With a social media Handle like “thestolenz06” and a sign reading “WillRuN” instead of a back license plate, No one is surprised that the man is supposedly behind the handle and behind the wheel Breathing flames 2018 C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 got arrested. Carlos Clark was arrested in Charlotte late last month. North Carolina Area after intentional hitting a police Patrol car and on the run, loud Documents from the Mecklenburg District Court.
The videos on the social media accounts “thestolenZ06” on Instagram and TikTok have accumulated over 20 million views and contain videos of the Z06 driving through traffic at high speed, Driving on the shoulder to avoid traffic, running away The traffic stopsand escape on the highway. Although the Z06 wasn’t actually stolen, Clark didn’t exactly follow the rules either. According to Road & Track,
Arrest records Show Clark was arrested March 28 on a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges, including evading arrest with a motor vehicle, reckless driving, assault with a deadly weapon and trafficking marijuana. CMPD investigators also reportedly executed a search warrant at Clark’s home and seized his Corvette Z06, hundreds of pounds of marijuana products, four firearms, including an AK-47, and $1,950 in cash.
Investigators with CMPD’s Operation Scarlet (Stolen Car and Recovery Law Enforcement Team) first became aware of Clark and the Corvette through his social media presence. according to WBTV. After officers determined the vehicle was not stolen, they focused on apprehending the driver, who had allegedly fled from police multiple times. However, late last week, CMPD published a post about the seized Corvette and paraphernalia on X The post has since been deleted. CMPD officials did not immediately respond to Road & Track’s requests for comment.
What’s notable is that this isn’t Clark’s first run-in with the authorities. According to Cornelius police, Clark had previously been arrested for negligent fleeing in a motor vehicle a prison file from May 2023. In the most recent case, however, Clark The $20,000 secured bond was posted the same day He was arrested and is posting online again. In the comments on his last post, the Stolen Z06 disputed the CMPD’s claims: “…They literally removed it because it’s not true, they just wanted to put a face to it.”
Listen kids, it’s not cool to record yourself fleeing police officers and share it with millions of people on the internet. In fact, it’s probably one of the stupidest ways to get yourself arrested. Reckless driving Not only does it impact the person behind the wheel, it can also have devastating consequences for innocent road users and it’s a good thing that, as far as we know, no one was injured.