Latest news with #stolenvehicles
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Two arrested for possession of stolen luxury vehicles
Two people have been arrested for possessing stolen luxury cars that had their VINs changed. While it's unclear if these two cases are connected, police are saying the thieves used a familiar trick to make it look like the cars were legal. ALSO READ: Police across US warn about new, high-tech key fob thefts Two weeks ago, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested Aditya Chandiramani and accused him of possessing a stolen Mercedes-Benz G-63 with a VIN that had been cloned. Chandiramani lived at an apartment complex in the university area, and the vehicle was parked in the deck. It quickly caught the attention of some residents. 'Usually, you just see lower-end cars, cheaper cars. This is a cheaper complex. I was kind of surprised, like seeing a higher-end type of car here,' said Luis Licona. According to police, the Mercedes-Benz was stolen from Boca Raton, Florida. Thursday night, police arrested 38-year-old Tahiim Douglas after they said he was cruising around a neighborhood next to the Arboretum in a $250,000 Lamborghini Urus. They said the car had been stolen and the VIN had been cloned. Once again, neighbors in the area noticed. 'The car stood out because everybody drives more average cars here,' one resident expressed. That resident went on to say that they believed the Lamborghini was from Montana or some other northwest state. According to police, VIN cloning has become a big problem because it can hide the fact that a car has been stolen, leaving buyers on the hook. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said you can protect yourself by being wary of someone trying to sell you a vehicle for substantially less. You should also look for evidence of tampering around the VIN, like scratches. Also, trust your intuition; if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. There are numerous websites where you can check to see if a VIN is legitimate. Two of the best are the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. VIDEO: Police across the country warn about key fob thefts
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Minor arrested after police find group stealing cars
Police dispersed a group of people who were entering unlocked vehicles, stealing cars and items, according to Brookville police. This led to a lengthy police pursuit and one arrest. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A post made on social media says at least two cars were stolen. Police located three vehicles and attempted a traffic stop, but they fled the scene. One pursuit ended in Richmond, Indiana after law enforcement used stop sticks. The suspects involved in the pursuit have not yet been found, according to the post. TRENDING STORIES: Shooting near Dayton schools injures 1, leads to chase on I-75 24-year-old man enrolled in an Ohio high school allegedly bought gun from Bass Pro Shop Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labor. 'If I disappear, that's what's going on,' she says One suspect, who is a minor, was found in one of the stolen vehicles and was taken into custody in Trotwood, police say. Officers were able to recover many of the stolen items, the post says. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Vehicles and engines recovered in Birmingham theft investigation
Vehicles and engines with an estimated value of more than £100,000 have been recovered by officers investigating a suspected stolen car. The seven cars, two motorbikes and other items, were recovered from a business unit on Naseby Road in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham on Wednesday, said West Midlands Police. Officers from the road crime team were investigating a vehicle when they were led to the address where the vehicles were stashed. All have now been recovered and will be examined, the force added.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Three arrests made and three stolen vehicles recovered in Brant County
Three stolen vehicles were recovered in Brant County after a search warrant was completed on May 16, 2025. (Courtesy: Ontario Provincial Police) A search warrant in Brant County led to three arrests and the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles. Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they worked with officers from Oxford, the West Region Emergency Response Team and the canine unit to complete a search warrant at a rural property on Colborne Street East on May 16. The investigation began after police received information about a vehicle that had been stolen. A blue 2015 Dodge Ram 1500, red 2014 GMC Sierra and a gray 2017 Chevrolet Express van were recovered. The total combined value of the vehicles was pegged at approximately $55,000. A 28-year-old from Brant County was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of failure to comply with a probation order and one count of fraudulent concealment. A 41-year-old from Cambridge was charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, theft of a motor vehicle, disguise with intent, three counts of failure to comply with a release order, failure to comply with probation order and one count of fraudulent concealment. A 37-year-old from Brant County was charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and one count of fraudulent concealment.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 people arrested; multiple guns, stolen cars found by Metro police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As a result of a coordinated effort between Metro Nashville Police Department Aviation and Violent Crimes detectives Friday night, authorities said they arrested three people and recovered two stolen vehicles, five guns, and 60 grams of marijuana. According to officials, detectives found the first Infiniti Q50 heading northbound on Dickerson Pike near Old Hickory Boulevard with a temporary tag that wasn't on file. The car allegedly sped off from an attempted traffic stop on Friday, May 9. Law enforcement said MNPD Aviation spotted the Infiniti going more than 90 mph and running multiple traffic lights to evade detectives, but when the vehicle stopped on Westchester Drive, the two occupants ran into a nearby home. Detectives reportedly arrested the occupants: 19-year-old Kejuan Hodges and a 17-year-old whose name was not released. Man dead, police investigating self-defense claim after shooting in South Nashville Police said they recovered marijuana from the floorboard of the Infiniti that fled, which had been reported stolen in another county on April 1; discovered a second Infiniti Q50 in the driveway that was also reported stolen outside the county on April 18; and found five weapons — including one stolen firearm — inside the home. Authorities identified the homeowner as 39-year-old Ricky Davis, who has multiple felony convictions. He was charged with possession of a weapon as a felon, but he's already been released on a $2,500 bond. According to MNPD, Hodges — who was arrested in February on several charges, including aggravated robbery and aggravated assault — is currently being held in the Metro Jail on a $51,000 bond for two counts of vehicle theft, evading arrest, marijuana possession, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. ⏩ Officials said the 17-year-old was charged in Juvenile Court but did not mention the nature of those charges. No additional details have been released about this incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
