Guy’s stolen Chevy Colorado truck was returned undamaged and with an apology note explaining the bizarre situation
- Stolen Chevy Colorado was returned with a bizarre apology note
- The thief also put toys on the back seat for the owner’s kids
- It was completely intact and undamaged
Published on Nov 01, 2024 at 5:53 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 05, 2024 at 12:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
When a truck is stolen you’d probably expect never to see it again – however, this Chevy Colorado was returned with a bizarre apology note.
However, it hadn’t been damaged or stripped for parts.
In fact, it was entirely undamaged.
Even its roof tent was still attached upon its reappearance.
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The stolen Chevy Colorado truck
This Auckland, New Zealand, car theft had a twist four days after the Chevy Colorado was taken.
Owner and café owner, Varun Chada, left the keys in it while running as he collected his things before driving home at the end of the day and the thief seized their chance.
Rather than being found wrecked, dumped, and burnt out on the side of the road, the truck turned back up undamaged with an apology note and presents in the backseat.
The note explained that the driver had been drunk and needed a ride home – although not only is a DUI not an excuse for anything, it’s also entirely inexcusable and illegal.
Seriously, we can’t express this strongly enough – don’t do stuff like this. It’s against the law and painfully stupid.
In addition to their suss explanation, the thief also left some toys in the backseat for Chada’s child.
It seemed to be an elaborate plea for the owner not to get the police involved – although they may still be caught per a comment to the local police via the NZ Herald.
Next time: call an Uber.
Other bizarre car crimes
This isn’t the first time that a stolen car has re-emerged out of the blue.
A Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was found buried in a garden almost 35 years after being ‘stolen’.
Meanwhile, there’s a secret spot in the Las Vegas desert where stolen classic cars have been dumped.
Sadly, all that remains are rotten body frames and old engines.
Last but not least, this Ferrari F40 was miraculously found 24 years after being stolen.
It disappeared from outside an Italian hotel in 2000.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
