On this day April 26 1982, Rod Stewart was the victim of a carjacking in Los Angeles when his $50000 Porsche was stolen during a mugging. The incident happened outside a Hollywood recording studio where Stewart had parked the vehicle before being confronted and robbed.
The theft made headlines not just because of the luxury car but also because of Stewart’s superstar status at the time. The car was eventually recovered by police but the event added to a string of celebrity related crime stories that drew national attention in the early 80s. Despite the scare Stewart was unharmed and continued working without delay.
Fun fact: The stolen Porsche was a rare model that had been customized for Stewart and was recovered several days later with only minor damage.
The theft made headlines not just because of the luxury car but also because of Stewart’s superstar status at the time. The car was eventually recovered by police but the event added to a string of celebrity related crime stories that drew national attention in the early 80s. Despite the scare Stewart was unharmed and continued working without delay.
Fun fact: The stolen Porsche was a rare model that had been customized for Stewart and was recovered several days later with only minor damage.
