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CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
Classic Mercedes-Benz recovered, 2 arrested in San Francisco burglary case
Police in San Francisco said Thursday that they recovered a classic Mercedes-Benz coupe that was bound for Europe after it was stolen during a home burglary last year. On the morning of Nov. 23, 2024, officers were called to a home on the 100 block of Turquoise Way in the city's Diamond Heights neighborhood. The victims told police that their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL coupe was stolen during the burglary. Officers with the Auto Theft Unit and the plainclothes team were able to identify two suspects in the case. The first suspect, identified as Michael Demetrescu, was arrested on March 6. He was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of burglary and vehicle theft. On June 23, the California Department of Motor Vehicles notified police about the vehicle. The DMV told police that the Mercedes was listed for sale and was being prepared for export to the Netherlands. Three days later, officers recovered the car at a shipping facility in Richmond. Police shared photos of the Mercedes being placed on a tow truck and brought back to San Francisco over the Bay Bridge. The coupe, which police said was a family heirloom, has since been returned to its owners. On July 17, officers were able to arrest the second suspect in the case, identified as Anthony Norman Fretty. Police said Fretty was booked on suspicion of vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and delaying an investigation. Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or to text TIP411, beginning the message with SFPD.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Rocky View County man charged after RCMP recover more than 300K worth of stolen property, illicit drugs
RCMP officers seized illicit drugs and over $300,000 of stolen property when they executed a search warrant on Tuesday. A Rocky View man faces multiple charges after RCMP recovered over $300,000 in stolen property from his residence. On July 15, Cochrane RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a rural property in Rocky View County. They recovered stolen property believed to be worth more than $300,000 and seized illegal drugs following an investigation that was launched after receiving a tip from the RCMP Auto Theft Unit. Recovered property includes a 2023 Dodge Ram pickup truck, a 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900 motorcycle, a holiday and utility trailer and two high-value aesthetic laser devices, that were stolen during a break-and-enter in Calgary in 2024 and have an estimated value of more than $300,000. Police also seized more than 100 grams of suspected methamphetamine and MDMA. A 64-year-old Rocky View man was charged with two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, three counts of possession of a forged document, three counts of fraud, three counts of altering a vehicle identification number and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Following a bail hearing, the man was released from custody with conditions. He's scheduled to appear in court in Cochrane on Aug. 18. 'This investigation is a great example of how collaboration between specialized RCMP units leads to meaningful results,' said Cochrane RCMP detachment commander Insp. Dave Brunner, in a media release. 'Property crime has a real impact on our communities,' he added, 'and our members are committed to identifying prolific offenders and holding them accountable.'
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
3 men stole $6M worth of semi-trucks, dump trucks from across Tampa Bay, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Three people have been arrested for their roles in a widespread vehicle theft ring, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Rayge Sanchez, 40, Christian Garcia Diaz, 26, and Jose Nuñez, 29, are believed to have stolen several semi-trucks and dump trucks from multiple Florida counties, with the total loss valued at more than $6 million, investigators said. Woman sleeping in car in Port Richey wakes to armed burglar trying to get in: police The thefts spanned back as far as September 2024, according to authorities. Deputies said the suspects targeted vehicles throughout Tampa Bay, with thefts reported in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, Pasco, Sarasota and Pinellas counties. A month-long investigation by the HCSO's Auto Theft Unit led to the identification of the three suspects, who are now each facing multiple counts of grand theft over $100,000 and charges for RICO conspiracy or endeavor. 'These weren't just stolen trucks; these were critical tools for businesses, livelihoods for families, and key components of infrastructure projects across our region,' said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. 'Thanks to the relentless work of our Auto Theft Unit and our partners at the Statewide Prosecutor's Office, we've stopped a major criminal enterprise that was taking from those who help drive our economy forward.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
