Guy steals RS4 from Maplewood Audi

[CaRJoE0220]

http://www.twincities.com/ci_1030231...twincities.com


Ramsey County / Car shopper really liked the Audi

Trouble was, he couldn't wait to pay
By Brady Gervais
bgervais@pioneerpress.com
Article Last Updated: 08/25/2008 11:28:16 PM CDT


A Maplewood car salesman was unable to make the sale during a recent test drive.
Why? His hands were tied.
St. Anthony police are looking for a 27-year-old Ham Lake man who they suspect stole an Audi during a test drive earlier this month and tied up the salesman before getting away. They also are looking for the vehicle, which carries a price tag of $73,785, according to a police summary.
"It was kind of an odd one," St. Anthony police Capt. Dominic Cotroneo said of the incident.
On Aug. 14, the suspect went to the Maplewood Audi dealership, asking for a test drive. Near Lauderdale, the suspect pulled into a former Goodwill parking lot, according to the report. There, he tied up the salesman, removed the battery from the man's cell phone and took off in a black 2008 Audi RS4.
The salesman, who was not injured, was able to flag down a driver near Minnesota 280 and Larpenteur Avenue, according to the report.
A few days before the incident, the suspect was at the same dealership and gave his name to an employee, Cotroneo said. That information assisted police in arranging a photo lineup, and the suspect was identified.
Cotroneo said authorities are confident they've identified the right man. The name of the wanted suspect has not been released.
The St. Anthony Police Department, which serves Lauderdale, has notified the Ramsey County attorney's office and expects to hear this week whether charges will be filed, Cotroneo said. The suspect faces possible motor vehicle theft and robbery charges.
A manager at Maplewood Audi declined to comment.
"Until this gets further down the road, I don't have any other comments or details," said Joe Stifter, the dealership's general manager.
Brady Gervais can be reached at 651-228-2171.









Funny thing is I checked my mail today. Had a letter from "Joe Stifter". It has been 12 month since I got my 911 from them and it was just another one of those thank you for being with us letters.

[SlimMJS]

well, since we are already always looking for RS4s I hope we can be a good resource!

[John2.0T]

Yeah my sister told me about this last week.... crazy.

[SLugO]

yeah i was on vacation when it happend....go figure

anyways we all were told to keep hush about it, but since it's in the paper!!

there are a lot of rumors going around too

i dont know much more than what the news says but yeah, i bet the car is not in the states anymore, prob in africa or the middle east.

it was our black RS4 CABBY too!!!

[CaRJoE0220]

it was our black RS4 CABBY too!!!

No way!!

you got PM

[John2.0T]

chop shop is my vote.

GOOD... anything negative towards Maplewood makes me happy

[silver saloon]

crazy! yeah i say its probably in mexico by now

[CaRJoE0220]

chop shop is my vote.

GOOD... anything negative towards Maplewood makes me happy

hah when u first posted in this threadf I was expecting this. Then I got some hope.... then boom there it is


I thought it was kinda odd they let him take it to Lauderdale. Lauderdale is by Hwy 280 and 35W, Maplewood Audi is off Hwy 61 and Hwy 36. Thats about 10 miles down 36 straight west... through construction thats going on right now bringing it down to 1 lane...... just kinda odd IMO

[John2.0T]

he was a new salesman.... I dont think he cares where the guy is going - just how he is excited that he is about to sell a $73,000 car.

[Eveille]

If it was me, Id store it away for awhile until people start to forget. I'm sure its still around, why risk trying to get it across the border?

[Die Frau]

what do you want to bet the sales guy had something to do with it...

[audivwdave]

What kind of kinky stuff was going on in the parking lot haha

[silver saloon]

its plausible

[CaRJoE0220]

what do you want to bet the sales guy had something to do with it...

hmmm interesting.

Does this guy still have a job there John? You need to sign online I needed to talk to you anyway.

[SLugO]

i did it.


and i burried it.