UFC Fighter Dan Ige Seeks Help in Finding Thief Who Stole His Mother’s Car on Mother’s Day

UFC featherweight contender Dan Ige is reaching out to Dana White for assistance in locating the individual who stole his mother’s car on Mother’s Day.

Based on a screenshot posted on X, it was reported that Ige’s mother was employed at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada at the time her vehicle was taken from the employee parking area.

Ige’s mother informed her son through a text message that she realized the car was gone as soon as her shift ended, leaving her stranded at work after a tiring night.

Afterwards, she clarified that due to the vehicle being registered under Dan’s name, the UFC star was required to file a police report. Without this report, Red Rock was unable to provide camera footage of the parking lot to his mother.

Ige has therefore resorted to using social media to seek help in locating the suspected thief. He has also reached out to Dana White and the official UFC X account, requesting them to share his appeal.

Somebody stole my mom’s car last night on Mother’s Day while she was working at Red Rock Casino. They wouldn’t let her check security cameras. If anyone has any information please contact me. Please retweet this if you can. @danawhite @ufc pic.twitter.com/S8Rto2mZMU

— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) May 13, 2024

Several fans criticized Red Rock for refusing to grant Ige’s mother access to the surveillance footage of the incident.

“While one user stated that they understand not allowing random people to view the cameras, they also pointed out that the person in question is an employee.”

Despite people’s understandable desire for immediate assistance from Red Rock, the company policy, as stated by Ige’s mother, mandates the submission of a police report in order to obtain access to security footage.

A person who identifies themselves as an X user, and who claims to work with insurance investigations, stated that it is a common practice for companies to withhold security camera footage. They also mentioned that it is usually due to restrictions from the company’s liability department.

In February, Sheriff Kevin McMahill of Las Vegas addressed the 36.5% rise in car thefts in the local area, attributing it to a popular TikTok challenge that has been ongoing for some time.

According to McMahill, “TikTok challenges”were the main reason for our significant rise in numbers. He also mentioned that the “Hyundai-Kia challenge”has become popular nationwide and in our local area.

In 2023, both Hyundai and Kia reached a settlement of $200 million, as a result of a class-action lawsuit concerning the popular TikTok challenge.

The TikTok trend in question involves daring individuals to use common tools, like USB cords, to steal a Kia or Hyundai vehicle. As a result of the relative simplicity of stealing these particular car brands, there has been a noticeable increase in theft.

According to McMahill, Ige’s mother’s Hyundai could potentially become the next target of the TikTok challenge. From January 2024 to the end of March, a concerning 1,705 vehicles were reported stolen in Las Vegas, with even more cases occurring in recent weeks.