1932 Ford coupe stolen from Pueblo man, $5,000 reward offered
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Have you seen this car? A 1932 Ford coupe was stolen from a Pueblo man, who is offering a reward for its safe recovery.
Ed Willits is a lifelong Pueblo resident and is heavily involved in the local car community with his towing and auto sales business. His classic car was taken from his home on July 26.
Community members have shown their support for Ed and his family by funding a $5,000 reward for the person who finds the car. The family told KRDO13 they expect the reward to be raised to $10,000 as more contributions come in.
His son, Rick, said the car, nicknamed the "Tomato Can" for its bright red color, was stolen from a locked garage along with two trailers and a four-wheeler.
Ed has built and tuned up countless cars over the years, but this one was extra special.
“The family has been doing automotive business for 70 years, and that car has been in the family for 65, so it shows you how long we’ve had it in the family,” Rick said.
It’s been featured nationally in car magazines, auto shows and drag races. Rick said he has fond memories growing up riding in the car that his dad has owned longer than he’s been alive.
“I remember the car as a kid all the way up to where I used it when I got married and had a little parade with that car to lead the parade,” Rick said.
The Willtis family was out for a Sunday family dinner when Ed got a concerning call. He was notified that someone had set off the garage alarm on his personal property.
“They cut the lock, broke the latch, pried the door open, broke the handle [and] got in from a side door,” Rick said.
When he went to check out what had happened, Ed's prized possession was nowhere to be found.
“It’s a family relic," Rick said. "It’s a car that we have loved forever, so we’d just like it back."
The Pueblo Police Department confirmed they are investigating this case and say it's not connected to any other crimes at this time.
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