ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Police said the brazen thief was caught on video using a forklift to bust through a fence and steal a car from a local dealership.
The man made a clean getaway overnight on Tuesday.
Twisted metal still marks the spot at Ginn Chevrolet in Covington.
The dealership parked wreckers at the gaping hole to keep the rest of the vehicles on the lot.
Police said the thief spent nearly an hour on the property, choosing the right ride.
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He ended up selecting a 2017 Ford Mustang that had been in the body shop for repairs.
Police said the man broke into the shop and found the keys before making his escape -- all without having to do any heavy lifting of his own. He used a forklift.
Police are hoping the alleged thief's run from the law is only temporary.
If you have any information that could help lead police to an arrest, you are urged to call (770) 278-8000.
Cox Media Group
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