The 2020 Corvette C8 only began shipping to dealers last month, but already some unfortunate owner has had theirs broken into.
Surveillance video of the crime shows a black Buick LaCrosse park next to the Torch Red 2020 Corvette C8 before the rear passenger rolls down their window. A hooded figure then leans out the side of the Buick sedan and smashes the window of the Vette with an unknown object. As the window glass shatters and shards can be heard falling to the ground, the criminal leans out of the Buick and reaches into the sports car, presumably looking for cash or other valuables that may be stored in the center console or glove compartment.
Luckily, the 2020 Corvette C8 is equipped with a factory alarm, which goes off while the perp is rummaging through the vehicle. The thieves then panic and flee, having taken nothing from the target vehicle and causing over $5,000 in damage to it.
According to the original Facebook post and Corvette Blogger, this occurred near Bellaire Boulevard in the Chinatown neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The owner is now offering a $1,000 cash reward on the spot to anyone who identifies the perps, along with a $250 cash reward if the lead comes from an individual’s share of the video on Facebook or elsewhere on the web.
The Corvette in this video appears to be equipped with the optional Z51 performance package and also features the optional High Wing. As a reminder, the 2020 Corvette is equipped with a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine good for 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The only available transmission is an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Check out the video embedded below.
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Comments
Usually in cars like that, you’ll take nothing but frustration.
Unfortunately when you drive a car like that you’re going to attract attention good and bad . Back in 2007 , I bought a new Escalade , black , and someone keyed the passenger door . I was parked in the back 40 away from everyone ,a habit I still do .
When my wife told me about it I thought she was kidding me .
Why do these people have to do that to people’s cars ? I hope they catch this person and make him pay dearly .
Same scenario in 1969 with my 1969 426 Hemi R/T Charger. I parked in the hinterlands of a Sears. Came out, driver door keyed.
I am not surprised that the idiot didn’t try to open the Corvette’s door before he (or she) smashed its window: It appears that the imbecile did not realize that the Buick has back doors.
Sincere condolences to the owner of the Vette. As the former owner of a 2014. C7, I know how much a first-year model of any car means to a car enthusiast; I can only imagine what it means to the owner of a C8.
He could easily identify them through their license plates.
Not if the car is stolen.
I too had a sports car keyed by someone that was immature and could not handle that I saved and earned the money for it while they partied their money away.
You see the same thinking in comments here that amount to verbal jealous keying.
I also preach to the wife to stop leaving cards, money or cell phones visible when parking the car or she will have a cold or wet trip home with no window and no phone to call the police,
Boogalations
Just as thuggish as the Union workers destroyed C8s in the shipping lot during the strike….
Me personally I wouldn’t drive any fresh car like that for a while in odd areas, especially now because crap like that happens.
My insurance comprehensive deductible is $2000 because of clowns like this mucking with my cars.
Shouldn’t the alarm go off as soon as the window is broken?
The perp got into the car before the alarm actually went off.
A little late wasn’t it?
I had my 1974 laguna chevelle 4 sale, a con-man had 2 say: the car was his & tried to get cash 4 it w/o talking to the Titled owner of it! I had my number on the sale sign! My friend caught the suspecting buyer destroying the windshield, drivers side window, knifed all 4 tires; from the con-man’s bad deal! Thinking the con-man was the actual owner!
Through the window you say and not through the exhaust pipe?
Noz: Not eddie murphy’s way!
In Texas this would get your stupid burglar ass shot! We have a castle law that authorizes lethal force to protect life and property.
Real bummer that this happened, but 5K for a side window and possibly a few scratches? Not even close.
A new car like THAT, is a natural target for thieves and jealous a$$holes.
The same types regularly scan affluent areas, looking for opportunities.
Just over a year ago, wife was undergoing chemo/radiation, which required a week long stays for 6 weeks.
Came home one Friday, and found several guys casing the neighbors house.
Most I could do, is run them off. Yes, I have a CCW, and yes, I will defend myself and property.