In Canada, one of the fastest and most brazen car thefts of the year unfolded: a group of ten people stole eight high-end vehicles worth over $1.4 million in just eight minutes. The entire operation was captured on camera, and the investigation revealed simple but critical errors in the dealership's security.

How the thieves got inside

The scenario resembled a classic smash-and-grab. The criminals broke a glass door, gained access to the building, and used a crowbar to open a wall-mounted key box. With no alarm system or reinforced security, nothing stood in their way. The dealer only discovered the theft four hours later, even though the robbers drove away with the cars in mere minutes.

The list of losses and early discoveries

Among the stolen vehicles were a Ferrari 812 GTS, a Porsche 911 GT3, two Mercedes-Benz S580s, and two BMW M4s. Police have already recovered half of the cars, but the Porsche GT3 remains missing. One suspect was apprehended thanks to blood left at the break-in site, which helped identify the individual.

Why a million-dollar theft cost the dealer almost nothing in protection

The key question is why cars worth over $1 million were left virtually unprotected. The keys were stored inside, behind a glass door, the cameras weren't linked to an external security service, and the alarm system either wasn't working or hadn't been activated. Experts point out that minimal measures, such as a secure key storage unit and reinforced perimeter security, could have thwarted the thieves' plan.