Yes, that is a very likely surmise.
He just went to “Joisey” to have some authentic Sicilian food and just picked up his car on the way.
Obviously had no need for the cops. He has his own.
Your theory hits all of the unexplainable aspects of this news story.
Yeah, when I read Staten Island, New Jersey and cops not called on a half million dollar auto theft.... my mind went straight to individuals connected to organized crime.
If the stereotype fits, own it.