The owner credits enthusiasts, not police, with helping find his car.
@samanthaatanInstagramIf you’re going to steal a car, it’s probably best not to steal something unique, say, for example, a one-of-799 Ferrari F12tdf in a custom color. Toronto’s Global News reports that last week, the driver of such an F12tdf was carjacked at knifepoint. The car was later abandoned, and the owner—who remains anonymous—credits an Instagram post for thwarting the thieves.
Racer Samatha Tan, posted a photo of the F12tdf on Instagram with a note to call the police with any info if the car was spotted. Others posted photos of the car on various social media platforms, and a day later, it was recovered after the two thieves apparently abandoned it in a disabled parking space.
The owner of the Ferrari credits Tan and other enthusiasts for helping to find the car.
“The car spotters and car community came together and found the car, not the police,” he told the Global News. The police told the outlet that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Of course, the owner’s conclusion presupposes that the thieves were paying attention to social media, and realized that this particular car wasn’t worth taking. Only the thieves know the full story, and the police told the Global Mail that while an investigation is ongoing, no arrests had been made.
The F12tdf has become quite a valuable car. In August, one sold on Bring a Trailer for just under $1.4 million. Its rarity perhaps makes it not the best car to steal, though. It’s hard to slip around unnoticed when you’re driving a one-off version of a very uncommon car, for better and for worse.
Chris Perkins Senior Editor Chris Perkins is the Web Editor for Road & Track magazine.
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