Bronx Thieves Allegedly Stole $1.2 Million Worth of Car Parts "Like a Race Car Pit Crew," DA Says
Sixteen suspects face a 971-count indictment after police said the ring sold stolen tires, rims and catalytic converters online and in person.
- On Thursday, the NYPD announced the breakup of 'Operation Pit Crew,' a theft ring that victimized more than 250 people across the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, with 16 people facing a 971-count indictment.
- The alleged thieves operated systematically between midnight and 5 a.m., targeting common vehicles like Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans for their wheels and selling stolen parts on Facebook Marketplace.
- Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark described surveillance footage as resembling an 'F1 movie' due to the thieves' speed; police discovered $116,000 in a suitcase during a search of one defendant's home.
- Suspects face 8-15 years if convicted, though authorities noted many have been released under monitored supervision; one victim described the experience as 'gut wrenching' after $10,000 in damage.
- NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny recommends using locking lug nuts to deter future thefts; auto theft in the Bronx is down 22% this year, though officials emphasize better anti-theft devices remain necessary.
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'Pit crew' car thieves arrested following over 250 Bronx heists: New York investigators
More than a dozen thieves stole more than 250 cars and a million dollars’ worth of auto parts throughout the Bronx, according to the NYPD and the Bronx district attorney’s office. (Bronx DA/NYPD) (NEW YORK) — An alleged group of car thieves who worked fast and furious at night to steal over 250 cars and auto parts in the Bronx were arrested and charged Friday, investigators said. The Bronx District Attorney’s office indicted 16 alleged members o…
‘Racetrack pit crew’ of thieves charged with stealing 250 NYC car parts and vehicles totaling $1.2M: Bronx DA
Brazen thieves who moved with the speed and precision of a "racetrack pit crew" were charged with swiping more than 250 car parts and vehicles across the Bronx and other parts of the Big Apple, prosecutors said Thursday.
Bronx ‘Pit Crew’ Auto Theft Ring Charged in 971-Count Indictment Targeting 252 Victims
NEW YORK (VINnews) — Prosecutors announced a sweeping 971-count indictment against 16 men accused of running a sophisticated auto theft ring that targeted hundreds of vehicle owners across New York City, primarily in the Bronx. Authorities said the group, dubbed the “pit crew” for the speed and precision of its operations, is linked to thefts […]
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