July 10, 2025

21-Year-Old Arrested in $1.2 Million Corvette Theft

News Summary

A 21-year-old man from Michigan, Deantae Walker, has been arrested for the theft of eight Corvettes worth approximately $1.2 million from a General Motors plant in Bowling Green. Authorities tracked him down during a police pursuit triggered by suspicious activity involving the stolen vehicles. The theft was a coordinated operation with multiple suspects, and all stolen cars have since been recovered. Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement seeks additional suspects involved in this organized crime incident.

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY – A 21-year-old man from Westland, Michigan has been arrested in connection with a brazen theft involving eight Corvettes valued at approximately $1.2 million from the General Motors plant in Bowling Green. Deantae Walker was apprehended after law enforcement tracked him down during a pursuit following reports of suspicious activity related to the stolen vehicles.

The theft took place between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, when it is believed that a calculated operation enabled the thieves to remove all eight cars from the facility. Surveillance footage revealed that the vehicles exited the plant simultaneously through a cut in the security fence. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the incident, leading to a police response that ultimately culminated in Walker’s capture.

Authorities were tipped off when a transport driver grew concerned while Walker and another suspect hurried him to load the stolen Corvettes into a transport vehicle at a Lowe’s parking lot. This led police to the scene, where they pursued Walker on foot. Although he attempted to evade capture, he was taken into custody without serious incident. Soon after, it was confirmed that a second suspect involved in the heist fled the scene in a Jeep bearing Ohio license plates and has yet to be identified.

Charges brought against Walker include evading police, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, and engaging in organized crime. Reports indicate that during the investigation, multiple witnesses provided information, including one individual who saw Walker driving one of the stolen vehicles—a red Corvette—with the price sticker still attached.

Subsequent search efforts revealed three of the stolen Corvettes located at two nearby apartment complexes, while others were discovered in retail parking lots close to the GM plant. A security camera captured footage of the vehicles’ movements, aiding authorities in reconstructing the events surrounding the theft.

Investigators believe the heist was a well-organized operation, with an estimated nine individuals involved in the planning and execution. As the investigation continues, law enforcement anticipates further arrests will be made to bring other suspects to justice. All eight stolen Corvettes have since been recovered and returned to the GM facility, alleviating some concern for the manufacturer after this significant theft.

The motive behind the theft is still under investigation, but Walker reportedly expressed a belief that he could have received substantial payment had he successfully returned to Michigan with the stolen vehicles. This incident highlights serious security concerns at automotive manufacturing plants and the risks associated with high-value vehicles.

As the situation unfolds, authorities continue to seek information from the public that may aid in their investigation. Overall, the theft of the Corvettes serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime related to vehicle theft.

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