The Nelk Boys said their rental SUV was stolen from the driveway of their Airbnb in Oakville, Ontario [1], [2], [3].
The incident involves one of the most prominent prank groups on YouTube, bringing public attention to vehicle thefts in the suburbs of Toronto. The theft occurred overnight and included the loss of equipment belonging to group member Kyle Forgeard [2], [3].
Reports said the thieves targeted the rental vehicle and golf clubs parked at the property [2], [3]. The group shared the experience in a video, highlighting the security breach at the short-term rental location [1].
While some reports identified the location as a Toronto Airbnb [1], other sources specified the theft took place in Oakville, a suburb of Toronto [2], [3]. The group used the video to document the aftermath of the robbery and the missing items [1].
Local reports said the vehicle was taken directly from the driveway [2]. The Nelk Boys frequently travel for their content, and this incident occurred during their return to Canada [3].
“Their rental SUV was stolen from the driveway of their Airbnb in Oakville, Ontario.”
This incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile individuals and rental properties to targeted or opportunistic thefts in residential suburbs. The discrepancy in reporting between Toronto and Oakville underscores how localized events are often generalized to larger metropolitan hubs in digital news cycles.
