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Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, experienced the theft of his Bugatti Chiron from the company's campus in Croatia. The car, left unlocked with keys inside, was stolen by an individual who had come to the factory seeking employment. Rimac, using the car's telemetry data and his Porsche 911, pursued the thief across Slovenia into Austria. Austrian police, aided by real-time updates from Rimac's team, apprehended the thief. Although Rimac chose not to press charges, the thief is expected to face legal consequences in Croatia and Austria. This incident has prompted Rimac to change his approach to car security, ensuring keys are no longer left in vehicles.
The stolen Bugatti Chiron, valued at approximately €3 million, sustained minor damage during the theft but was largely unharmed. The thief, who had a one-hour head start, refueled the car without paying and continued driving until caught in Austria. Rimac expressed gratitude to the police for their efforts and emphasized the importance of security measures moving forward.
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