--- title: "Somebody Tried to Steal a Cadillac Escalade IQ From GM’s Lot and It Didn’t Go as Planned" date: "2024-12-12" modified: "2024-12-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/somebody-tried-to-steal-a-cadillac-escalade-iq-from-gms-lot-and-it-didnt-go-as-planned" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Escalade" - "suv/crossover" --- # Somebody Tried to Steal a Cadillac Escalade IQ From GM’s Lot and It Didn’t Go as Planned ![]() *\@metrodetroitnews via Instagram\* The electric [Cadillac]() [Escalade IQ]() isn't quite on sale yet, but at least a few people are driving them around, even if they shouldn't be. Thieves broke into one of GM's storage lots in Detroit and were reportedly able to make off with multiple Escalade IQs without getting caught. At least one ended up beached on a concrete barrier when a thief presumably attempted to drive it through the lot's fence. In an Instagram video from *[Metro Detroit News]()*, you can see one of the Escalade IQs sticking through a massive hole in the fence, on top of a concrete divider. It's unclear if someone was still in the Caddy while the video was being filmed, as the SUV's front tires are still spinning. However, it's also possible that it was just damaged in the crash and malfunctioning, considering that the rear wheels aren't turning at all. > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews)]() According to the post, the incident happened around 3 a.m. on Wednesday at a lot on Lynch Rd, near its intersection with Van Dyke about a dozen blocks from I-94. No suspects were taken into custody as of midday yesterday, but local coverage also appears to be thin on the ground. In an email Friday morning, a GM representative told *The Drive,* "We can confirm that a few vehicles were stolen from a third-party storage facility in Detroit. We are working with authorities to recover the vehicles." It's unclear how many vehicles were stolen in total, and how precisely thieves managed to get away with the ones they could. The Escalade IQ that was stuck in the fence, spinning its wheels, appears undamaged at that moment. But later in the Instagram video, we see another Escalade with a smashed-up front end, seemingly still at the lot. Was it used as a battering ram for the others? In theory, GM should be able to track the vehicles via their OnStar systems. And, for what it's worth, Escalade IQs aren't exactly the most inconspicuous or common SUVs on the road. If you see one around town—or a long distance away, for that matter—that looks especially worse for wear, there's a decent possibility it was involved in this raid. ***Update Friday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. Eastern:*** *Added GM's statement to the article.* *Got tips? Send 'em out 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]()