Casino valets give Ferrari F430 to wrong owner, let him drive away

[Liberal_in_LA]

Casino valets give Ferrari F430 to wrong owner, let him drive away


As if we needed another reason to steer clear of valets everywhere, a report from The Herald Sun claims that a casino in Australia has handed over an F430 to someone other than the owner. This week, professional poker player Van Marcus stopped into the Crown Casino with some friends for a little recreation. Adam Ramsey was there at the same time, though when it came time to leave, Ramsey approached the valet stand claiming that he had lost his ticket. The guy points to the drop-head Ferrari F430 in the parking lot and says it's his. The valet crew asks the gentleman to fill out a form with his personal information, which he does, and hands him the keys to the Prancing Horse.

When Marcus discovers his car is missing, he's none too happy, and calls the police. It took the law a mere six hours to lay its hands on the car after Ramsey stopped for fuel. Now, typically, we look down on car theft in the biggest way possible. After all, you just don't mess with another person's vehicle. But you've got to admire the cajones on good Mr. Ramsey. He's currently pleading guilty to charges of vehicle theft.

Meanwhile, Marcus claims that the car doesn't even feel like his anymore. There was no damage to the vehicle. Thanks to everyone for the tips!

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[napi21]

1. I heard this story yesterday. I'm guessing the valet guy is

unemployed!

[CrispyQ]

2. "...Marcus claims that the car doesn't even feel like his anymore."

What an ass.

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. I thought that was a funny comment. lol n/t

[MineralMan]

4. It'll take months of therapy for him to recover from his

loss, I'm sure. :eyes:

[JI7]

7. fuck him , and how is this a reason not to use valets

things turned out ok. it's not easy to steal a car, especially one like this one. the guy was found.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

5. I have ridden a motorcycle to formal events with valets.

They have no idea what to do with it. At least once it was parked where I left it since none of the valets knew how to ride.

[FLPanhandle]

6. Big cajones; small brain.

Did he somehow think that he won't get caught in such a conspicuous car? Hell, I'm impressed he managed to avoid arrest for 6 whole hours.