(HELENA) A classic Corvette disappears leaving an East Helena family devastated. The 1963 soft top was reported stolen on Monday.

When Glenn and Becky Nelson discovered that their Daytona Blue 1963 Chevy convertible had been stolen Monday morning, they were devastated.

MTN sat down with Becky who told us the car has been in the family for more than a decade and that her husband Glenn Painstakingly restored it.

“My husband took every nut, bolt, part, completely off the car and cleaned it, restored it, as much as he could,” said Becky Nelson.

The Nelsons entered it in car shows where it had even won a trophy in 2011. Becky thinks the car was taken because of its value.

“The Corvette was inside the trailer parked right behind me in this outdoor storage facility,” said Becky. “It may not be just an entirely random act to steal this trailer. It’s probably somebody who’s familiar with that area.”

Witnesses said the trailer had been at the storage facility on Friday.

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s are investigating and are checking security tapes, and they hope to have some people of interest to talk to soon.

Becky Nelson said the value of the car is more than how much money its worth.

“The car meant more to us than just monetary value. I guess I would just want them to know that it’s a hard thing to have someone take something from you,” Becky said.

**UPDATE**

Stolen Corvette recovered; 2 people arrested

(MTN NEWS-HELENA) The Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday afternoon that a classic Corvette that was reported stolen earlier this week has been recovered.

Sheriff Leo Dutton said on Thursday evening that Christina Burningham of Helena has been arrested in connection with the stolen Corvette, cargo trailer, and other items.

Burningham, 23 years old, is facing a charge of felony theft.

Phillip Borsberry, 31, was also arrested following a traffic stop and charged with felony theft and possession of stolen property in connection with the case.

Sheriff Dutton says this case is active and still being investigated.