When a truck is stolen you’d probably expect never to see it again – however, this Chevy Colorado was returned with a bizarre apology note.
However, it hadn’t been damaged or stripped for parts.
In fact, it was entirely undamaged.
Even its roof tent was still attached upon its reappearance.
The stolen Chevy Colorado truck
This Auckland, New Zealand, car theft had a twist four days after the Chevy Colorado was taken.
Owner and café owner, Varun Chada, left the keys in it while running as he collected his things before driving home at the end of the day and the thief seized their chance.
Rather than being found wrecked, dumped, and burnt out on the side of the road, the truck turned back up undamaged with an apology note and presents in the backseat.
The note explained that the driver had been drunk and needed a ride home – although not only is a DUI not an excuse for anything, it’s also entirely inexcusable and illegal.
Seriously, we can’t express this strongly enough – don’t do stuff like this. It’s against the law and painfully stupid.
In addition to their suss explanation, the thief also left some toys in the backseat for Chada’s child.
It seemed to be an elaborate plea for the owner not to get the police involved – although they may still be caught per a comment to the local police via the NZ Herald.
Next time: call an Uber.
Other bizarre car crimes
This isn’t the first time that a stolen car has re-emerged out of the blue.
A Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was found buried in a garden almost 35 years after being ‘stolen’.
Meanwhile, there’s a secret spot in the Las Vegas desert where stolen classic cars have been dumped.
Sadly, all that remains are rotten body frames and old engines.
Last but not least, this Ferrari F40 was miraculously found 24 years after being stolen.
It disappeared from outside an Italian hotel in 2000.
