Police are searching for two men who tried to steal a car in a quiet neighborhood and ended up in a shootout with the homeowner.
According to Fort Worth police, the attempted theft happened around 1:50 a.m. on August 15.
Surveillance video shows a white Camaro with black racing stripes pulling up as suspects tried to steal another Camaro parked on the street.
Investigators told FOX 4 KDFW the men used a computer device to bypass the car’s ignition system and even removed a window to gain access.
A Ring camera alert woke the homeowner, who stepped outside to protect his property. What followed was an exchange of gunfire between the suspects and the homeowner.
Miraculously, no one was injured.
Detectives are asking the public to help identify the suspects, who remain at large. Police stress that someone in the community knows these men or their vehicle.
“If you know them, you’ll recognize them,” said Officer Buddy Calzada.
Authorities urge anyone with information on the “Camaro Crooks” to contact Detective Raynsford at (817) 392-4469.
This case highlights both the growing sophistication of car theft rings—using electronics to hotwire vehicles—and the risks homeowners face when confronting armed criminals.
Police warn the situation could have ended much worse, and are determined to track down the suspects before another violent encounter occurs.
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