Media Frenzy
News of the heist spread quickly, attracting media attention far beyond Eldridge. Reporters descended on the town, eager to capture the story of the stolen classics. The attention was overwhelming, thrusting the small town into the national spotlight, a place it was unaccustomed to being. The story of the missing cars, especially crowd favorites like the 1960s Chevrolet Impalas, known for their distinctive tailfins and smooth ride, became a national talking point.