Monday, November 26, 2012

Man swipes actor Tim Allen's car

 Man faces charges for stealing actor Tim Allen’s car, claims to be son

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Sitcom star Tim Allen with his beloved 1996 Chevy Impala SS during a TV spot several years ago.

A man behind bars in Denver is accused of driving off with some hot wheels — a customized 1996 Chevy Impala SS owned by actor Tim Allen — but claims it’s all a misunderstanding.

Faustino Ibarra, 34, told FOX affiliate KDVR that he’s the “Home Improvement” star’s adopted son and he let the funnyman know that he took the car.

“I emailed Tim, told him everything is fine, the car’s in perfect shape, I’m ready for you to come and get it and talk about me coming to live with you,” the inmate said.

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Faustino Ibarra, who was arrested on theft charges, claims to be Tim Allen's adopted son.

Denver police say Ibarra allegedly swiped the vehicle on Thanksgiving Day from Allen, who recently purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills, driving it more than 1,000 miles to Denver. Allen, 59, was born in the Mile-High City, but raised in Michigan.

Ibarra said he didn’t break into Allen’s garage.

“He left the door open and he left me the keys so I could get the car and take it to Denver,” Ibarra told KDVR. His family in Denver saw the black Impala outside their home Friday and called police.

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Actor Tim Allen shows off his customized Impala, which he said he took to awards shows.

Ibarra was arrested and booked into the Downtown Detention Center on Saturday for theft on an out-of-state offense, jail records show.

Allen’s prized possession was featured in a “Car and Driver” spot on TNN several years ago, when he said he liked rolling up at awards shows in the ride.

“For a while, it was the only car I drove in L.A.,” he said.

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The 'Home Improvement' star said he did all the modified work on the car at his home.

A rep for the 59-year-old actor couldn’t be reached for comment, but Denver police told KDVR that Ibarra has allegedly badgered the actor for years and there is no evidence that he was ever adopted by Allen. This time, the suspect may be charged with stalking as well.

“My dad loves the heck out of me,” offered Ibarra, who denied he has mental health issues. “He’s ultra-proud of me and he wants to see the best for me in every way.”

Los Angeles County prosecutors will decide this week whether to extradite Ibarra back to California, KDVR reported Sunday.

eortiz@nydailynews.com

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