Elmwood Park, NJ — A stolen $250,000 custom purple Lamborghini Urus led police on a 100 mph chase across North Jersey before officers used tracking data from an Apple AirTag and coordinated tactics to stop the SUV and arrest multiple suspects, according to law enforcement reporting.
The theft began in Elmwood Park, where the luxury SUV was taken from an auto shop, prompting a rapid response from the Elmwood Park Police Department and escalation to the New Jersey State Police as the vehicle entered major highways.
High-speed pursuit spans multiple counties
Authorities tracked the Lamborghini in near real time after the owner’s hidden Apple AirTag transmitted its location, allowing officers to anticipate the vehicle’s route as it moved onto the Garden State Parkway.
According to reporting from NJ101.5 and law enforcement summaries, the suspects accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 mph while attempting to evade pursuing units from multiple agencies across Bergen and Passaic counties.
New Jersey State Police took the lead once the pursuit reached highway speeds, coordinating with local departments to contain the situation and minimize risk to other drivers.
Officers deployed spike strips in an effort to disable the vehicle, a tactic that ultimately helped bring the chase to an end.
Suspects attempt to flee before capture
After the Lamborghini was disabled, the suspects exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, prompting a search that included K9 units and aviation support.
Authorities confirmed that multiple individuals were taken into custody following the coordinated response. Early reports indicate between two and three suspects were arrested, though officials have not publicly finalized that number.
Law enforcement has not yet released the identities of those arrested, which is typical in the early stages of an investigation while formal charges are prepared.
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Key Points
• $250,000 Lamborghini Urus stolen from Elmwood Park auto shop and tracked via Apple AirTag
• Police pursued suspects at speeds over 100 mph across the Garden State Parkway
• Multiple arrests made after spike strips stopped the vehicle and suspects fled on foot
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Tech plays central role in recovery
A key factor in the rapid resolution was the presence of an Apple AirTag inside the vehicle, which provided continuous location updates after the theft.
That data allowed officers to coordinate across jurisdictions, positioning units ahead of the suspect vehicle and reducing the uncertainty that often complicates high-speed pursuits.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the tracking technology significantly improved response time and situational awareness during the incident.
The use of consumer tracking devices like AirTags has become more common in vehicle recovery cases, offering owners and police a tool to quickly locate stolen property without relying solely on traditional reporting methods.
What remains unclear
Several details remain unconfirmed as of now, including the exact number of suspects involved, their identities, and whether investigators believe the group is connected to a broader pattern of high-end vehicle thefts in the region.
