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Police Hunt Three Suspects After Gunpoint Theft of Lamborghini and Porsche in Old City Garage

The theft reveals a brazen method for stealing high-end cars that raises safety concerns for urban parking facilities.

Overview

  • Three suspects forced entry into a parking booth in Old City, Philadelphia, used a window punch and a firearm to threaten an attendant, and then took vehicle keys from the booth.
  • The robbers fled in an orange or yellow Lamborghini, a dark gray Porsche and a third dark-colored car, and police have not confirmed recovery of any of the vehicles.
  • The parking attendant suffered cuts to his left leg from broken glass, was treated at Pennsylvania Hospital and is reported to be recovering.
  • Philadelphia police describe the investigation as active but have released only clothing-based descriptions of the suspects and are asking the public to call 215-686-TIPS with information.
  • The incident underscores growing safety and security risks for garages that store luxury cars and may prompt owners and operators to review key and booth protection measures.