Brazen Theft Hits Lot Near Stellantis Detroit Assembly Plant

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In the latest incident targeting the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex–Jefferson plant, thieves breached a perimeter fence and stole around a dozen Ram pickup trucks, Jeep SUVs, and Dodge Durango models from a nearby temporary storage lot early Wednesday morning. While one vehicle became stuck during the escape, the rest of the stolen units have likely already been disassembled for parts at local chop shops.

Why it matters

The Detroit Assembly Complex–Jefferson is a high-security facility, but the surrounding storage lots holding finished vehicles are more vulnerable to this type of large-scale theft operation. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges automakers face in securing their supply chains and inventory, especially in areas with active vehicle theft rings.

The details

Authorities say the thieves managed to breach the perimeter fence surrounding the third-party transportation lot at the corner of Conner Street and Mack Avenue, using stolen vehicles to create a larger opening to escape through. Around a dozen Ram, Jeep, and Dodge Durango models were taken, though one vehicle became stuck in the snow during the getaway and was safely recovered.

• The theft occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

What’s next

The Detroit Police Department is continuing its investigation into the theft, hoping to identify the suspects and recover any remaining stolen vehicles.