FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A more than 30-year-old Cadillac stolen out of a Fayetteville man's garage in broad daylight was caught on camera. This man says this is about much more than a car, it's about his independence.
“Shocked. I still am because these old Cadillacs are not worth a lot in value,” said Walter “Skip" Green.
But Green says his 1990 Cadillac Coupe DeVille with just 60 thousand miles is invaluable. Green is confined to a wheelchair and this model has two big doors.
“I'm able to get into and fold up and put my chair behind the driver's seat and be as independent as I can. So not only they got in the car, but they got my hand controls as well,” he said.
Green was washing dishes around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6 when he heard his car turn on. At first, he just thought his wife was moving his car, but he went outside to find out that wasn’t the case.
“I saw the car taking off just as I opened the door, didn't get a really good view except there was a guy and I hollered at him, and immediately called 911,” he said.
Green’s neighbors across the street caught the car being stolen on their surveillance camera. In the video, you see a tan truck drive past Green’s house. Then someone jumps out and runs up to the garage, starts up the car and drives away, all in broad daylight.
“I no longer have my freedom. I can't just go around the car lot and get any car and be able to load my chair in and out of it— it’s got to be a particular style of car,” he said.
Now, Green is calling on the people who stole his car to return it.
“I always have hope that you can spot this car a mile away. So if it's still an area, I’m hopeful that it will be spotted and reported,” Green said.
On Saturday, March 11, Green informed 5NEWS that he had found his vehicle. He says a good samaritan saw it east of Knobi Hill and reported it. It is apparently in good condition and has no damage. Green thanks the viewers for all of their help.
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