Between August 30 and September 10, 2026, a rare True Blue 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt was stolen from a secure commercial storage yard in Rio Linda, California. The owner, a wildland firefighter, had stored the vehicle at the facility while deployed fighting fires in Oregon and relocating his family. Surveillance footage from the storage facility captured suspects loading the vehicle onto a trailer. While the Mustang has since been recovered by the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, it was found completely gutted and stripped down to a bare shell.
The theft investigation is now actively focused on locating the extensive inventory of high-end, custom drag racing components, aftermarket speed equipment, and custom body panels removed from the vehicle. These distinctive parts are likely being offered for sale individually or in bundles across Northern California buy/sell platforms, swap meets, and private racing networks.
Why This Build Matters
The vehicle was purchased in 2014 and meticulously built over the course of more than a decade by the owner alongside his sons. Built as a multi-generational project for car shows and local drag racing events, the loss represents years of dedicated craftsmanship and irreplaceable family memories.
“These thieves took a part of me and my family.”
Actively Missing High-Performance Parts & Components
Investigators and community members are searching for the following distinct aftermarket parts stripped from the vehicle:
- Supercharger System: Complete aftermarket supercharger assembly featuring an oversized heat exchanger and a rare custom-fit front-mount intercooler.
- Custom Cowl Hood: Black 4-inch raised cowl induction hood. Unique forensic identifier: Contains hidden personal stickers affixed to the underside of the fiberglass hood.
- Front Bumper & Bash Bar: Front bumper with custom cutouts modified to accommodate an oversized intercooler, paired with a custom-fabricated tubular bash bar.
- Drag Racing Wheel & Tire Setup: Complete set of gloss black Racestar drag wheels with specialized drag racing tires.
- Engine Dress & Valve Covers: Ford Racing valve covers equipped with unique custom emblems/badges.
- Exhaust System: Full-length Borla performance exhaust system featuring embossed “Borla” lettering clearly stamped onto the polished tailpipes.
- Interior Components & Roll Cage: Complete all-black leather interior, full competition roll bar/cage, Hurst/Ford performance shift assembly, and original Bullitt interior trim.
- Braking Setup: High-performance red powder-coated brake calipers and oversized rotors.
Recovered Vehicle Details
- Item Type: 2-Door Sports Coupe (Recovered Shell)
- Make / Model: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt (True Blue Edition)
- VIN:
1FAFP42X91F248310 - License Plate:
6EFU363(California) - Exterior Color: True Blue with Black Accents
Incident & Law Enforcement Details
- Date of Theft: August 30, 2026
- Location of Theft: Storage yard facility, Rio Linda, CA
- Investigating Agency: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
- Police Case Number:
26-283277 - Current Status: Vehicle shell recovered; component theft investigation ongoing
Automotive enthusiasts, speed shop technicians, drag racers, and swap meet attendees in the Sacramento, Rio Linda, Roseville, and Central Valley areas are asked to scrutinize any high-performance 4.6L 2V modular engine parts, Racestar wheels, Borla exhaust systems, or 4-inch cowl hoods surfacing on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, or racing forums. Anyone who has been offered these parts or has information regarding their location is urged to contact Stolen 911 or the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.
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