Maybe he’s spent $200,000 on an otherwise $10,000 car? And now, once they find it, probably worth $100 for scrap. How much did he have it insured for? Bet just liability insurance as it really wasn’t worth much.
Certainly not a $10,000 car, if in mint condition easily $100,000. Except the thieves will never see any serious money for that car, too well known.