Arizona Man Accused of Stealing Semi Truck Loaded With 10 New Corvettes Worth $1.25 Million After Prison Release, Authorities Say

ARIZONA — A 23-year-old man in Arizona is back in custody after authorities say he allegedly stole a semi truck carrying 10 brand-new Chevrolet Corvettes valued at more than $1.25 million, shortly after being released from prison. The incident began at a rest stop near Tucson, where investigators say the suspect gained the driver’s trust before forcibly taking the truck and its high-end cargo.

Investigators Say the Suspect Targeted the Driver at a Rest Stop Near Tucson

According to the report details shown, authorities say the suspect had just been released from prison when he approached a truck driver at a rest stop near Tucson, Arizona and started a conversation.

Investigators allege that after gaining the driver’s trust, the suspect forcibly pulled the driver out of the cab, got behind the wheel, and drove away with the semi and its shipment of new Corvettes.

Deputies Spotted the Stolen Semi, But Police Say the Driver Refused to Stop

Authorities said deputies later located the stolen semi truck, but the suspect refused to pull over. The report claims he ignored emergency lights and sirens and drove recklessly, forcing other drivers to move out of the way to avoid a collision.

Incidents involving large commercial vehicles often escalate quickly because the size and weight of a semi can make high-speed driving extremely dangerous for surrounding traffic.

Pursuit Ends With Arrest, No Injuries Reported in the Details Shared

The pursuit ended when the suspect eventually stopped, and authorities said he was taken into custody without incident. The details shown did not mention injuries, damage totals, or the condition of the vehicles on the trailer, beyond the reported theft.

Multiple Felony Charges Filed, Including Robbery and Theft Involving 11 Vehicles

Authorities said the suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including:

• Robbery
• Theft involving 11 vehicles (described as the tractor-trailer plus its Corvette cargo)

The post notes that the stolen property included the semi truck and the Corvettes it was hauling, which investigators valued at more than $1.25 million.

Why This Case Is Getting National Attention

The case is drawing attention because it combines several high-stakes elements at once: a recently released suspect, an alleged robbery of a commercial driver, a high-value shipment of luxury sports cars, and a police pursuit involving a semi.

It also highlights how quickly a routine stop at a rest area can turn dangerous for drivers moving expensive cargo, especially if someone is able to get close enough to build trust before an alleged attack.

What Comes Next

The next steps typically involve prosecutors formally filing charges, court hearings, and efforts to determine the full recovery and condition of the stolen property. More details may emerge through police updates or court records, including whether the Corvettes were damaged and how authorities tracked and stopped the stolen semi.

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