New Jersey police chase down stolen Lamborghini after tracking hidden Apple AirTag, owner says
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag hidden inside.
Surveillance video shows suspects breaking a window at the MoeModz custom auto body shop in Elmwood Park at around 3:30 a.m. Monday and driving away with the 2021 Lamborghini Urus seconds later.
"It makes me feel violated in every way possible," said Moe, who owns the sports car and MoeModz.
The owner told CBS News New York the thieves were unaware of an AirTag tracker he hid somewhere inside the Lamborghini. He said police used it to track down the vehicle after he reported it stolen.
Police chase stolen Lamborghini
According to the Paramus Police Department, an officer started the pursuit on Route 17 after spotting the dark purple Lamborghini with California registration going at a high rate of speed and the driver would not pull over.
"They tracked the vehicle through several towns. A chase ensued ," Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno said.
The driver exited the Garden State Parkway in Hillside, where the vehicle stopped and multiple people got out and fled on foot, police said.
"One out of the two suspects was arrested and brought into custody," Foligno said.
Munir Muhammad, 21, of Newark, was charged with receiving stolen property and resisting arrest, Paramus Police said.
Neighbors said there were cops from all over North Jersey helping with the pre-dawn search. Video from Chopper 2 showed officers surrounding the vehicle in a street.
"It was kind of crazy. We've never seen that many cops out here like that," said Fuquan Daniels, of Hillside.
Thieves caused $15,000 damage, owner says
The thieves drove the stolen Lamborghini for miles with a blown front tire before they stopped. The owner said his car suffered at least $15,000 damage.
"I am very grateful to the police because, you know what, I took a little loss. But it's a win overall having the car back in possession," he said.
He said it was the second time someone tried to steal from his auto shop. He now plans to tear out the front window and replace it with bricks to prevent it from happening again.
