Pickup trucks are the prime target for vehicle thieves across Houston, with law enforcement officials warning of sophisticated theft schemes, including VIN cloning operations.

Four GMC Denali trucks, valued at more than $220,000, have been recovered as part of an ongoing VIN cloning investigation led by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Unit.

Next to your home, your vehicle is probably the most expensive thing you own. What if you discovered someone had stolen your car, but it was still in your driveway? It’s basically vehicle identity theft.