A homeless man was busted driving actor Jerry O’Connell’s classic 1979 Cadillac along the Pacific Coast Highway before the “Jerry Maguire” star even knew it was stolen.
Deputies from the LA County Sheriff’s Department spotted the vehicle speeding along the PCH on January 13 and pulled the driver over only to discover he didn’t have a driver’s license, registration or proof of insurance, NBC 4 reported.
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The suspect was driving the car down the Pacific Coast Highway before the O’Connell even knew it was gone. Car MuseumThe suspect said the car belonged to a family member but couldn’t provide any proof.
Deputies discovered the car was registered to the “Stand By Me” star and that it was stolen from his Calabasas home.
The 1979 Caddy — a symbol of old-school American luxury — was snatched while the actor and his family were out of town.
O’Connell’s rep did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
