Theft/Property — Ventura County, CA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

Detectives in Ventura County have arrested two men suspected of stealing exotic and high-end luxury cars.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Ventura County, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male
  • Status: arrested, charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The stolen vehicles were valued at about $1.3 million.
  • The suspects, Brandon Taylor and John Ivy, were each charged with unlawful taking of a vehicle and second-degree burglary.
  • They have prior criminal records and the crimes required sophistication and professionalism to carry out.
  • A 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was stolen from a Thousand Oaks dealership in May.
  • The case was investigated by detectives with the East County Special Enforcement Unit in partnership with other task forces.