A Stolen Nissan Rogue Just Destroyed Someone’s Home in Staten Island and 2 People Are in Custody
The SUV did not come out of nowhere. Someone stole it the night before, about 10 miles away.
On the morning of July 13, 2026, a 2012 Nissan Rogue lost control and slammed into a two-story home at the corner of Grasmere and Mosel avenues in Staten Island.
The driver and a passenger are in custody. And as of Monday, the family inside still does not know when they can go back.
How a Stolen SUV Ended Up Inside Someone’s Home at 5 in the Morning
Just before 5 a.m., someone called 911 to report a reckless driver on Grasmere Avenue.
When emergency services arrived, they found the Nissan Rogue crashed into a two-story private residence. Firefighters shut off utilities and evacuated the building.
The driver and a passenger were both taken into custody. Sources say the SUV was stolen on July 12, roughly 10 miles from where it ended up.
The car’s owner found out the way a lot of people find out things now: he recognized his own vehicle from crash scene photos posted on social media.
Charges are still pending. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is continuing its inquiry.
No Injuries, But the Family Still Cannot Go Home
Every headline leads with the same line: no injuries reported.
That is accurate. The family said later Monday they were relieved to be okay. They did not want to go on camera.
But “no injuries” ends the story before the real part begins.
The NYC Department of Buildings issued a partial vacate order. The family cannot return until the building owner hires a licensed engineer, submits a structural stability report, and the DOB clears the findings. As of Monday, there is no confirmed date for when that happens.
Displaced residents can reach NYC’s Department of Buildings for information on next steps, or contact the American Red Cross at 1-877-RED-CROSS for emergency shelter assistance.
Technically, no one was hurt. But this family’s next few nights are anything but settled.
Why Stolen Cars Do More Damage Than People Realize
Staten Island has been fighting a vehicle theft pattern for years. In 2022, 521 vehicles were stolen across the island. In 2023, that number was 436.
Even as grand larceny dropped 30% island-wide by 2024, the Richmond County DA’s Office noted a continued trend of out-of-state offenders targeting the borough.
Theft, joyride, abandon or crash. That cycle keeps repeating.
This story follows a pattern that shows up across the country. In Boise, a family lost access to their home after a car crashed directly into it and faced the same situation: no warning, no fault, no return date.
The vehicle gets the headline. The family left outside their front door rarely does.
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Why This Matters
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, even after a 23% national decline in vehicle thefts in 2025, a car was still being stolen in the United States every 48 seconds. New York ranked 5th among all states with 24,206 thefts. The NYC metro area ranked second in the country.
The numbers are improving. But they do not capture what happens after the car is found.
The same thing played out when a street sweeper lost control and crashed into a home and SUV in Westmoreland County and when a box truck crashed into a Downers Grove home after a 3-car pileup. Different vehicles, same aftermath for the families inside.
No charges confirmed. The investigation continues. The family waits.
Key Takeaways
- Crash happened just before 5 a.m. on July 13, 2026, at the corner of Grasmere and Mosel avenues, Staten Island
- A 2012 Nissan Rogue, stolen on July 12 about 10 miles away, lost control and struck the two-story home
- The driver and a passenger were both taken into custody; charges are pending
- The car’s owner identified his vehicle from crash photos posted on social media
- No injuries were reported according to the Department of Buildings
- The DOB issued a partial vacate order; the family cannot return until a licensed engineer clears the structure
- It is not yet clear when the family will be allowed to go back home
A family had nothing to do with this theft, did nothing wrong, and now they cannot sleep in their own home. What do you think should happen to people who steal vehicles and crash them into someone’s house? Drop your take in the comments.
Wrapping Up
The crash lasted seconds. The inspection, the paperwork, and the waiting could stretch for weeks. That is the part no headline covered.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. All details are based on publicly available reports at the time of publication. The investigation is ongoing and no formal charges have been confirmed.
