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The Harris County Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Unit with the assistance of the National Insurance Crime Bureau announced major arrests in a sophisticated theft ring.
The arrests were part of two-year investigation known as "Operation Slingshot."
The ring was responsible for stealing vehicles from dozens of dealerships and then reselling them on social media and Craigslist.
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Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., the NICB is the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property-casualty insurers, self-insureds, rental car, vehicle finance, and auto auctions. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.