Ringleader of Houston auto theft ring recruited homeless, drug addicts: Here’s how the operation worked

The Houston Police Department shared troubling details Wednesday about a major auto theft ring operating in the city over the last five years.

23 arrests, including ringleader, made in HPD’s massive auto theft ring bust; 2 suspects wanted

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and officers announced a “massive takedown” in a major auto theft ring on Wednesday.