Stolen Dodge Hellcat Used In Street Takeover, Then Stripped

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We hate that it’s true, but criminals are drawn to Dodge Challengers and Chargers like a moth to the flame. This means many of them are stolen, and one of the reasons why is so thieves can have some fun with them in street takeovers. That’s exactly what happened with a freshly stolen Hellcat in Kansas City, a fact which seems shocking to the local news.

Police in Seattle are getting ready to crack down on street takeovers.

We’ve been warning for some time that many of the cars used in street takeovers are in fact stolen. That, we believe, is behind the trend of torching some during the illegal events. It also explains why the participants don’t mind trashing their rides.

A camera crew for Fox4 caught the Dodge Challenger Hellcat doing donuts in a street for a small, impromptu takeover, not realizing at the time it had just been stolen. With unique cosmetic mods, the distinct car was quickly identified by the rightful owner.

But armed with over 700-horsepower, the thief was able to outrun police in Kansas City. We’ve shown how Hellcats are essentially impossible for cops to chase down, unless they too have a Hellcat or the suspect can’t drive to save their life.