The story begins with a thief stealing a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which belongs to an owner who installed a dashcam, GPS tracker, and other security features. The owner’s vehicle was stolen from a parking lot, and the thief drove it off, unaware that the car was equipped with these advanced security features. The owner received a notification that his car had been moved and, upon reviewing the dashcam footage, he was able to guide the tracking devices to help police locate the stolen vehicle.
As the thief attempted to flee, the owner chased after him, trying to intercept the car. The thief, however, eventually became disheartened and stopped the vehicle, claiming that the car had shut down on him. The owner believes that the high-speed chase, reaching speeds of over 120 mph, likely caused catastrophic engine failure, resulting in the car’s engine being destroyed.
Despite recovering his vehicle, the owner notes that the stolen motor, which produces over 800 horsepower, was likely destroyed due to the thief’s failure to refuel it, leading to fuel starvation and engine failure. The owner decided to turn in the damaged vehicle to his insurance company, receiving a payout in exchange.
The dashboard camera footage provides a thrilling account of the high-speed chase, and the owner’s theory on the cause of the engine failure is a compelling one. The story highlights the importance of vehicle security features and the power of technology in recovering stolen property, even in the most unexpected of circumstances.