Shaquille O’Neal’s Custom Range Rover Stolen During Transport — Police Investigating Sophisticated Theft Across State Lines
LUMPKIN COUNTY, GEORGIA — Authorities are investigating the theft of a luxury Range Rover belonging to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, which disappeared while being transported from Georgia to Louisiana. The custom-built SUV, designed to fit O’Neal’s 7-foot-1 frame, was last tracked while in the care of a trucking company that now claims it was the victim of a cyberattack.
Shaq’s Custom SUV Vanishes En Route to Louisiana
According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was created by Effortless Motors in California and was being shipped to O’Neal for a weekend event in Louisiana. The company arranged for the transport through FirstLine Trucking LLC, but the vehicle never arrived at its destination. When contacted, the trucking company claimed its system had been hacked and that it had “no idea who picked up the vehicle or where it is now.”
Investigators Treating Case as Coordinated Vehicle Theft
Detectives have issued search warrants targeting telecommunications and GPS-tracking providers to help trace the missing SUV. Investigators believe the theft could be part of a larger criminal ring targeting high-end vehicles in transport, citing similar cases across the Southeast. Authorities are reviewing telematics data, phone records, and trucking dispatch logs to piece together how the vehicle was rerouted without authorization.
Reward Offered as Search Expands
Effortless Motors has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the Range Rover. The company described the incident as a highly coordinated criminal act, suggesting the thieves may have impersonated legitimate drivers during pickup. The SUV, valued at well over $200,000, featured an interior redesigned specifically for O’Neal’s size, including custom seating, extended legroom, and upgraded suspension.
Law enforcement officials in both Georgia and Louisiana are collaborating with federal agencies to track the vehicle’s movements and determine whether the theft was planned internally or part of a broader auto transport scam.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
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