Sudbury's Kingsway Heist: A Bold Daylight Car Theft Leaves Dealership Scrambling

It was just another Wednesday afternoon, you'd think, on Sudbury's bustling Kingsway – May 22nd, to be exact. But around 3:30 p.m., something rather audacious unfolded, something that surely left a local car dealership scratching its collective head. A grey 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, a perfectly good vehicle, simply vanished from their lot. Poof. Gone.

Here’s the rub, though: it wasn't a sophisticated, late-night operation. Oh no, not at all. This was a daylight, walk-in-and-take-it kind of theft. The way police describe it, a man somehow managed to get his hands on the keys – apparently from an unsecured spot right inside the dealership itself. Think about that for a moment. Right there, in plain view, during business hours, keys just waiting for the taking. And then, well, he simply located the corresponding SUV and drove it away. Can you believe the sheer nerve?

The Greater Sudbury Police Service, of course, was alerted to the situation. They're now diligently working to piece together what happened and, crucially, to track down both the vehicle and the individual responsible. They've even released images, hoping the public's keen eyes might spot something. Honestly, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher how smoothly this seemingly went down.

So, what are we looking for? The stolen car is, as mentioned, that grey 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. As for the suspect? Police have provided a description: a Caucasian male, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He’s got short, dark hair and a beard, and on that particular day, he was seen wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans, and dark shoes. A pretty clear picture, you could say.

Now, this isn’t just about recovering a vehicle; it’s about ensuring such brazen acts don't become commonplace. The GSPS is genuinely asking for the community’s help. If you happened to be on the Kingsway that afternoon, or if you recognize the man in the images, or even if you've seen a grey Hyundai Santa Fe acting a bit suspiciously, please, do reach out. Every little bit of information truly helps law enforcement bring some closure to this rather bold, mid-week caper.