The LG G2 launch on Sprint may suffer a slight delay, as a truck containing 22,500 LG G2 units was stolen on the way to the carrier.

Sprint was expected to release its version of the LG G2 in November, but with the stock now missing the launch may be delayed.

According to CNET, a truck transporting 22,500 LG G2 was stolen in Indiana, while it was on its way to Louisville, Kentucky, to reach Sprint in light of the big launch next month.

"The phones were stolen at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at a truck stop in Gary, Ind., an LG representative confirmed to CNET," reported the publication. "The driver left the truck for a bathroom break, and upon returning, found the vehicle missing."

CNET further notes that following the incident, LG has contacted the Indiana and Illinois state police, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The new LG G2 is the company's latest flagship device and it packs high-end specs and features in an innovative, unique design. The smartphone stands out from the crowd with its unprecedented Rear Key concept, which moved the volume rocker and power button at the back of the smartphone, instead of on the side as found on other handsets.

According to LG, this design change allows for a better grip and leads to fewer accidental drops, while allowing for more comfortable one-handed use of the smartphone.

The LG G2 made its debut in a highly-competitive smartphone market and it has plenty of rivals to challenge. As usual with flagships, including the Samsung Galaxy S4, the HTC One and Apple's new iPhone 5S, the LG G2 was launched on multiple carriers. Sprint was supposed to start selling the device next month, but this incident may affect initial plans.

On the other hand, if the police and the FBI manage to track the stolen truck, bust the villain and recover the merchandise, there's still a chance that the Sprint LG G2 will make its debut as previously scheduled. For the time being, however, the investigation is still under way. Stay tuned for more details as soon as we learn more.