Police find $300K in stolen vehicles at SWMI ‘chop shop’

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Police have busted what they say is a “stolen vehicle theft ring” in southwest Michigan.

The Michigan State Police reported Wednesday that detectives found about $300,000 in stolen vehicles in an alleged chop shop on Tuesday, Dec. 6. According to a release, five stolen trucks, three stolen ATVs and several altered trailers were found after searching three properties in Cass County and St. Joseph County.

A single property was searched in 10000 block of Welburn Road in Newberg Township and two properties were searched in the 51000 block of Lang Road in Park Township.

While no arrests were made on scene, charges will be sought on multiple suspects, according to the release.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Marshall post at (269) 558-0500 or Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888.