In a bizarre turn of events, actor Jerry O’Connell’s beloved vintage 1979 Cadillac was stolen from his Calabasas home, only to be recovered during a routine traffic stop by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies earlier this month.
The incident unfolded on January 13th when deputies from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department pulled over a homeless man for speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway. The man, who failed to provide a driver’s license, registration, or proof of insurance, claimed the car belonged to a family member but could not provide further details.
Upon investigation, the deputies discovered the car was registered to O’Connell and had been stolen from his home while the actor and his wife, Rebecca Romijn, were out of town. The classic car has since been safely returned to the grateful actor.
“Very grateful for @la_sd_lh. All this while Gavin Newsom was at DAVOS. JK,” the 51-year-old O’Connell wrote on Instagram, acknowledging his own mistake of leaving the keys in the centre console. “This one is on me. Again, THANK YOU LOST HILLS SHERIFFS!!!”
The unexpected recovery of the vintage Cadillac, which O’Connell had likely cherished as a prized possession, serves as a reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that can occur in the lives of even the most famous individuals. While the incident may have caused initial distress, the actor’s good-natured response and appreciation for the sheriff’s department’s efforts have provided a lighthearted end to the story.
