--- title: "14 Ford Edge SUVs Stolen From Factory Lot in Most Boring Car Heist Ever" description: "Earlier this month, thieves broke into Ford's Oakville assembly plant and stole 14 Ford Edge crossovers totaling $630,000." date: "2024-01-24" modified: "2024-01-24" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/14-ford-edge-suvs-stolen-from-factory-lot-in-most-boring-car-heist-ever" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Edge" - "Ford" - "suv/crossover" --- # 14 Ford Edge SUVs Stolen From Factory Lot in Most Boring Car Heist Ever ![]() *Ford* Hatching a plan to steal 14 [Ford Edge]() crossovers is like breaking into a jewelry store at night and making off with a bag full of digital Casios. That's what happened at Ford's Oakville assembly plant in Ontario, Canada a couple weeks ago, when thieves busted in and stole a bunch of [Ford]() Edges, the least interesting SUV with a Blue Oval badge since we lost the [EcoSport](). In the middle of the night on January 8, thieves cut a hole in the fence at Ford's Oakville facility to access the cars, as *[Ford Authority]()* reported. It's unclear how they managed to get into and start the cars, how they drove off with them, and why they didn't take the more valuable Lincoln Nautiluses also built there. I'm assuming the hole in the fence was large enough to drive the SUVs through, but the [Halton Regional Police Service]() (HRPS) didn't specify. Five people have since been arrested and 12 of the stolen cars were recovered. ![]() **Ford** However, it seems that the people who were arrested might not have been those who broke in, as all of the charges are for possession of stolen property, possession of illegal firearms, and drug possession, but notably *not* for breaking into Ford's plant. The intruders may still be on the loose, but the investigation is still ongoing. As boring as the Ford Edge is, 14 of them totaled around $630,000, according to the HRPS, so it could've been a pretty hefty haul if the thieves sold them all. Unfortunately for Ford, this is far from the first time its vehicles have been stolen from assembly plant lots. There was a [million-dollar F-150 theft ring]() last year, which saw trucks jacked from several of Ford's Detroit holding lots. And in 2022, a bunch of [Shelby Mustangs and Ford Raptors ]()were taken from different Michigan factories. I'm sure factory thefts happen but c'mon, Ford, at least *three* mass factory thefts in less than three years? Lock your stuff up, guys. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()