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Thieves steal thousands of vehicles on American streets daily. Interestingly enough, police officers sometimes find odd contents in the commonly stolen truck or car. Such was the case with one stolen Ford F-350 that police officers located in Boca Raton. 

One Florida Ford F-350 owner got their stolen truck back after the theft– but not before police found tens of thousands of dollars in gold bars inside

Unfortunately, a stolen car, truck, or SUV is a hassle in more than one way. For starters, many stolen vehicles are never recovered. Owners simply deal with the heartbreak, make an insurance claim, and attempt to restore some semblance of normalcy. However, in some cases, law enforcement can find and recover the vehicle in (nearly) the same condition.

That said, there are only so many reasons why criminals will steal a car or truck. Chief among these, they will “boost” a car to commit follow-on crimes, cannibalize the ride for parts, or ship the stolen vehicle to foreign markets. What’s more, sometimes stolen trucks and cars are recovered while criminals are using them for their purposes, often with odd contents. Law enforcement will often find guns and illegal substances in these vehicles. But seldom gold bars.

However, in Boca Raton, Florida, police recovered a stolen Ford F-350 with three gold bars aboard. According to CBS 12, officers from the Boca Raton Police Department (BRPD) observed the vehicle traveling at high speed but opted not to pursue it. After following the stolen truck for miles, the driver frantically pulled over and jumped into a ravine, where police arrested him.

In typical Florida fashion, the truck’s owner, who observed the theft before calling the authorities, fired a warning shot at the thieves. But that didn’t stop the driver from making off with the diesel Ford truck. Still, after police recovered it, they found three gold bars worth many thousands of dollars and three firearms onboard. Of course, this isn’t a “finders, keepers” situation. While the owner will get their truck back, they likely won’t get to keep any of the odd contents.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).