Los Angeles, Ca
Thieves escape with classic car worth over $100,000 in Woodland Hills
Video captures the moment a classic car worth over $100,000 was stolen from outside a home in Woodland Hills.
The car’s owner, Seth Wayne, said the theft happened at nighttime on Jan. 11.
Wayne had waited a lifetime to acquire his dream car — a teal green 1962 Chevy Impala convertible. The classic car is equipped with a dozen batteries for hydraulic hopping and is worth over $100,000.
“You work hard for this and people just come and snatch it right from you,” Wayne said.
Wayne had enjoyed his beloved vehicle for only two weeks when it was stolen the night before his 34th birthday.
“It’s not the kind of thing you want to deal with on your birthday,” Wayne said ruefully.
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Video captured the moment two thieves stole a classic car worth over $100,000 outside a Woodland Hills home on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne) -
The victim’s teal green 1962 Chevy Impala convertible with hydraulics worth over $100,000 stolen on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne) -
The victim’s teal green 1962 Chevy Impala convertible with hydraulics worth over $100,000 stolen on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne) -
Video captured the moment two thieves stole a classic car worth over $100,000 outside a Woodland Hills home on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne) -
Video captured the moment two thieves stole a classic car worth over $100,000 outside a Woodland Hills home on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne) -
Video captured the moment two thieves stole a classic car worth over $100,000 outside a Woodland Hills home on Jan. 11, 2024. (Seth Wayne)
Security footage outside the victim’s home captured two men approaching the car. Wayne said they either hotwired the Chevy or just rolled it down the neighborhood street.
While messing around under the car’s hood, Wayne said the thieves almost blew themselves up in the process.
“I guess they weren’t familiar with what the hydraulics were and what was going on back there and when they yanked the cables, the charger, the positive and the negative, they hit it and sparks went flying everywhere,” Wayne said.
What the thieves didn’t realize, however, was that the car was actually missing some parts as Wayne had been working on the engine.
Unable to start the convertible, the suspect driver is seen yelling at his accomplice who was driving behind him in a silver Prius. The Prius begins to push the Chevy Impala before both suspects drive away.
“It just sucks that these punks are out here doing stuff like this,” Wayne said.
Wayne said he typically stores his Chevy Impala in an airplane hangar for safety. Although he has insurance for the vehicle, he only wishes to have his beloved convertible back and hopes the suspects are caught soon.
Anyone who recognizes the thieves or has information on the incident is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-275-5273.
Southern California remains under an extreme heat warning as residents brace for the hottest day of the week on Wednesday.
“It will be roasty toasty in the valleys, lower mountain elevations and far interior, with highs ranging from 100 to 110 degrees,” the National Weather Service said. The warmest conditions are expected in the western San Fernando Valley.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect for much of Southern California until 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say there is a high risk of heat-related illness for anyone outdoors for extended periods. Heat advisories are also in place for areas along the coast.
“Highs for today: 98 in Ojai, 100 in Ontario. Temecula, good morning to you, 100 degrees expected there. 112 in Palm Springs. Unbelievably hot,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said Wednesday morning.
Residents are urged to adjust their afternoon plans to limit strenuous outdoor activities during the heat of the day, stay hydrated and check in on elderly neighbors and loved ones.
The Weather Service said record highs are slightly warmer than those forecast for Wednesday. As a result, despite the extremely hot conditions, few, if any, temperature records are expected to be broken.
A few degrees of cooling are expected Thursday, but a more significant cooldown will arrive Friday as onshore winds increase.
Afternoon highs are expected to cool even more over the weekend, with below-average temperatures possible in some areas.
A Chino Hills man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent incident at a local liquor store, authorities announced Tuesday.
The July 13 incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 4000 block of Descanso Avenue, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, which responded to reports of a stabbing at the location.
Arriving deputies found a stabbing victim inside the store and rendered medical aid until personnel with the Chino Valley Fire District arrived. The victim was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition.
While being treated at the scene, investigators said the victim repeatedly stated that someone named Alex was responsible for the attack.
The suspect, now identified as Hayden Alexander Marquez, 30, was located not far from the liquor store and taken into custody, sheriff’s officials said.
Investigators did not provide a motive for the stabbing or detail the relationship between the two men.
Marquez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder.
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Station at 909-364-2000. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME or submit tips online at www.wetip.com.
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