Baltimore man's luxury Ford Bronco victim of high-tech car hacking theft

Police are investigating a high-tech crime that struck one man in West Baltimore--a crime that seems to be gaining traction with some thieves.

At first, Anthony Ross was confused about what happened.

"None of the windows (on my vehicle were) busted out and none of the doors are damaged," said Ross.

Then he realized his luxury-filled 2022 Ford Bronco had been broken in--quickly, quietly.

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[michealjackson]

Bro u live in Baltimore and u left valuables in your new Bronco, be happy they didn’t take the vehicle!

[AztecRay]

Money, laptops and power tools. Really now

[oco_Chicano]

That door was left unlocked ain’t nobody use a device to just open the door and not steal it 🙄

[pfm]

Who is dumb enough to leave their luxury vehicle open in a big city with your valuables in it😂
Insurance fraud 💯

[clapclapscream]

Well, either he was targeted… or it’s insurance fraud lol

[Tayon-Briggs]

It's 2024, you can't leave portable electronics in your vehicles. Especially overnight.

[Ben.O.Verbich]

I smell insurance fraud 😂 come on 🤷🏿‍♂️

[mrdrone]

The three things you don't leave in an unlocked vehicle

[bmorecareful]

This random dude just walked straight up to that vehicle and it just happened to have those expensive items in it. He didn’t even have to look around almost like it was planned hmmm!!!

[AlexSanchez-cgpz]

Bullshit someone isn't going to take the time to make a key to open the door and not take the vehicle. He either left the vehicle unlocked or its insurance scam. If he was just grabbing the shit in the car, then he didn't have a key, and it was unlocked, or if it was locked, he would've smashed a window

[jarrodbuma]

Ahh that's your own fucking fault for leaving high dollar shit in your car. 😮

[WillPlatero-pq]

The crime here is you buying a bronco.

[kenneyison]

Man deserves an oscar 😂 i dont know how he got into my unlocked car 😂😂😂 in Baltimore where we know sht is real and cars are taken on the daily 😂😂😂

[georgewonson-ircr]

How could you be so stupid to leave all that in your vehicle when you are well aware of city crime, you are 50% of the blame. 😢

[MissUnderstood.]

I still don’t understand why people voluntarily live, move to and start businesses and families in Baltimore, especially Baltimore city. Truly boggles the brain

[gachasis]

He isn't even believable! His expression is "wow?" Not angry?!

[kyleduddleston]

Man, electronics in cars have made it so much easier to steal cars without having to cause damage. They get more money from the guys at the docks now without the busted windows and scratched up doors.

[clinton]

Why wasn't it a smash n grab???? This is an insurance broken windows, no stolen vehicle....hmmmmplus how did random dude know there was electronics in their??😅😅

[MaxPower.]

Smh, left unlocked, get tints and rims but dont spend on a Viper alarm system. A Bronco is NOT a luxury vehicle new thats it. Who the hell leaves laptop, money and power tools in a open lot? Luxury or new cars lock after a while if key is not detected, only way a car stays open is if he left the keys inside the car.😂

[tomhoward]

Bro, did you forget where you were? Lucky you still have the car.