Grant County, WA – Authorities are asking residents across Central Washington to be on alert after a large collection of Hot Wheels cars was stolen during a storage unit burglary in Lakeview late last month.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Crime Reduction Team is investigating a burglary reported Dec. 27 at storage units located in the Lakeview area of Grant County, near Moses Lake. During the break-in, suspects allegedly stole approximately 400 Hot Wheels cars, many of them considered collectible.
Investigators say 200 of the stolen cars were still in their original packaging, making them easier to identify if they appear for sale online, at flea markets, or through private transactions. The remaining stolen property included additional unspecified items taken during the burglary.
The sheriff’s office released a community bulletin urging residents, collectors, and retailers to report any suspicious bulk sales or recent acquisitions involving Hot Wheels vehicles, particularly large quantities that match the description.
“Some of the stolen property is unique,” the agency noted, adding that the sealed packaging may resemble standard retail Hot Wheels blister packs but could include rare or older models.
Authorities have not released suspect information and say the investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the burglary or the whereabouts of the stolen items is asked to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Team at 509-762-1160, referencing case number 25GS15796.
Tips can come from anyone who may have seen unusual activity near the storage units, noticed sudden online listings, or encountered bulk toy sales in recent days.
Residents in Grant County and surrounding Central Washington communities are encouraged to stay vigilant and report anything that may help recover the stolen property.
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