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LAPD searching for car thief who stole 1958 Chevrolet Corvette from West LA parking structure

Police are seeking help from the public to locate a man who they believe stole a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette two-door from an underground parking structure in West Los Angeles in early-September. 

It happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 4 at a commercial building in the 12200 block of W. Olympic Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

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The suspect (left) and the vehicle he is alleged to have stolen in early-September.  Los Angeles Police Department

Investigators say that the suspect entered the unlocked car and drove away from the structure. He is described as a man between 25 and 30 years old that stands around 6-foot-1. He was wearing a gray t-shirt, dark-colored shorts and gray and white shoes. He was also carrying a skateboard and wearing a black backpack. 

The car, a very distinct 1958 Chevy Corvette two-door that has the Rhode Island license plate: 1KJ358 is silver and has white wall tires. the car's VIN number is J58S108462.

Anyone who may know more is urged to contact LAPD at (310) 444-1503.

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