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Hamlin's Lexus Stolen From Driveway

Sep 5, 2009 – 8:00 PM
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Tom Herrera

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Denny HamlinIt's been an emotional past month for Denny Hamlin. About a month ago, he was celebrating a victory in the Pennsylvania 500, which ended a 50-race winless streak. Now his 2008 Lexus LS has been stolen, a car valued at $50,000.

Police have released surveillance footage from a security camera in hopes it will lend clues about the theft.

The video shows two men walking down the driveway after a car pulls up to the gate at Hamlin's home. A female can be seen climbing into the driver's seat as the Lexus is pulled through the gate before a getaway is made.
"I mean, everyone feels violated when their house is broken into," Hamlin said during practice for Sunday's Pep Boys 500. "I hadn't had anything stolen up to that point, but they'll get them."

"There are only so many places you can hide," he said. "It's not like someone stole an Accord or a Camry or something like that. I mean, there's not a lot of use for joy riding in this car."
Hamlin is confident the car will be found because it's so easy to identify. A police report shows it is owned by Toyota Motorsales.

You can check out video of the theft here.
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