On the evening of 02/03/2021, NICB Agents were contacted by detectives with a local Police Department requesting agent’s assistance in the execution of a search warrant . The property contained numerous vehicles, trailers, and specialty equipment which were suspected as being stolen. NICB Agents conducted numerous inspections on all vehicles and specialized equipment found on the property, many having their identification points altered or removed. These inspections resulted in the identification/recovery of six stolen items: a stolen Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a stolen enclosed trailer, two large construction flatbed trailers, and two large commercial generator trailers. Three of the stolen/recovered items had members company active theft claim association. This investigation is still ongoing with the local Police Department and criminal charges are forthcoming against one individual.
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