Towing company charged in multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring

[@spitboi7]

These dudes look exactly like how you’d imagine tow truck drivers stealing catalytic converters would look like

[@myeckersly4951]

I went to HS w the second TDI employee from the left (and was very very close w him) and he couldn't have been a better kid. Took a turn to drugs after HS ended and he never recovered. Went from pills to heroin in the matter of a few short years and bam. A once GREAT person ruined by drugs, yet again. We all pray that this turns it all around for him once he serves his punishment. There's still hope for E Rock and I hope he makes the best of his opportunity to atone for his mistakes.

[@Bringthewinter]

@@myeckersly4951I agree that people can take a turn for the worse when drugs get involved, and I do sincerely hope he learns from his mistakes. But he’ll never be able to make amends for the lives he’s hurt no matter what he does. Especially nowadays when a loss of your property and goods can literally mean the loss of your livelihood and then your life. Everyone deserves a second chance, but he may have eliminated the second chances of others while getting one for himself. Thievery truly is a cruel crime when you think about it, because a single theft can create dozens of victims who may never bounce back.

[@MochaQueen5]

​@@myeckersly4951I was wondering wow that rough hope your friend gets some help. Jail doesn't help addicts.

[@rudygonzalez7554]

No, not really. Seen all the magat tropes and stereotypes about how blacks are proving over and over why it's them that are ruining our lives stealing everything 🙄

[@ken306809]

Yeah, they look straight out of Central Casting

[@citizencoy4393]

Typical suspects. Only shocker here is someone doing something about their heathen behavior.

[@addiecoelman1996]

@citizencoy4393 - you must spend 24/7 on YT making negative comments on videos. Do you feel insignificant or you just don't have anything else in life? Last time you said typical suspects and the criminals were African Americans

[@MochaQueen5]

Right!

[@ripleycorrectly7479]

This investigation should be done in Chicago and every other city in America! I've got my stolen twice.

[@aw1078]

Usual suspects.

[@ash27slick74]

​@yourfeelings648And the Catholic Pedophile Priests who've been sexually abusing kids for decades are ALL WHITE. And the murderous violent mass school shooters are ALWAYS WHITE. And the violent serial killers are ALWAYS WHITE....

[@smokeskull]

Imagine a towing company being called theives and crooks.

[@likebot.]

tough ask lol

[@Ash888Mohd]

This is ironic 😂😂😂😂

[@jamieloushin2863]

Not all are... These guys but not all

[@tantilus998]

Confiscate all the trucks,cars,tools,equipment,personal vehicles to replace or repair all the damage they done to all the victims.

[@MochaQueen5]

That's going right to Auction.

[@twasbrillig33]

@@MochaQueen5 which doesn't help the victims necessarily. Would be nice to have those convicted offered an opportunity to repair the damage personally to reduce time.

[@imranmann3260]

No sir, they will get a plea deal, they probably didn't grease enough palms to stay in business.

[@jadawngriffis3745]

Give em all life

[@johnnytran800]

They methed up!

[@curtish5925]

This comment section would look so much different, if the races of the individuals were different. Glad they got caught

[@kendricnash2743]

You already know.

[@slickwilly3480]

Why'd you have to bring race into this?

[@marteztaylor5878]

@@slickwilly3480 cause it’s true 😂😂. Race was already brought into it when everyone thought ring leader was black but it’s once again ran by a white operation😂😂😂

[@MochaQueen5]

No fun when the rabbit has the gun.

[@cmaej28]

Yup.

[@mrs.alston8596]

Wow glad to get these dangerous thugs off the street!!! 🙏🏾

[@MochaQueen5]

I know that's right!

[@mrs.alston8596]

@@MochaQueen5 Shalom Family 🦁... Yes I laughed and like your comment.... I know that's right... Sounds like we be talking on hear for a long time about these thugs.. You quick sounds like me lol... 😂 😂 😂

[@arualstarr]

Lincoln Towing is probably the Chicago branch 😂

[@drjekelmrhyde]

hells yes

[@boristheamerican2938]

To me, way, hey, tow 'em away The Lincoln Park Pirates are we; from Wilmette to Gary There's none that so hairy and we always collect our fee To me, way, hey, tow 'em away, we plunder the streets of your town Be it, Edsel or Chevy, there's no car too heavy And no one can make us shut down

[@brandonknight7240]

My mind is blown! Cant actually believe a city is doing something about this 😮 naw it cant be true

[@leon_ekim]

The suburban cops had to step in and make this happen. It's embarrassing and pathetic.

[@matthewjk9016]

A higher city official got there cat stolen, is probably the only reason why.😮

[@shaker_rt123]

Lol

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

Glad to see thieves get what they deserve! Hopefully they receive lengthy sentences!

[@lightoftheworld7493]

The employees all looked like cons anyway, Misfits Towing Co.

[@masterblaster5188]

Wait. Are they saying that they let them steal them for 3 years?

[@mikethomas860]

I do applaud them. I don't want them to arrest the street guy / cutter that is stealing the converters. Arrest the guy who is organizing this operation. Seems to me they stopped it to soon. Who is buying the precious metals? The buyers are still out there.

[@twasbrillig33]

It said a YEAR long investigation, not 3, you're already twisting the story dude. They need to thoroughly investigate in order to make a proper bust.

[@shaker_rt123]

The DA looks sketchy too. He's the real kingpin

[@Kuwandi]

I’ve always wondered , how the neighbor up the block has a tow truck parked in his driveway , but then he’s got a 2x Lamborghinis, a porche , huge mansion home in a neighborhood that’s got normal working class cape houses ….

[@jacksonogwindi1653]

Don't judge just yet😮

[@FirstNameLastName-hy2iz]

What is a cape house?

[@jonathanstrauss8194]

​@jacksonogwindi1653 whatever...lotto winners?

[@susanhawkins5317]

Missing in Texas 😭

[@William1866]

Why does it take years to catch these people? They don't look like very bright criminals.

[@InTheFleshInc]

It’s to build solid evidence that will stick, if they Simple go in kicking doors too many people will walk.

[@chunhaylee]

Same reason it took them 30 years to catch Whitey Bulger.

[@rand49er]

Put these guys in prison.

[@aneyesky]

Capital punishment for theft above a certain amount , because sometimes a single theft can ruin a person’s life.

[@ash27slick74]

I'm with you there. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen.

[@antialias]

Ruining two lives does not make anything better.

[@evanalhashimi7704]

Hello sir this happened to me too in buffalo New York I got accident the police asked me to leave the car to towing company after 2 days I came to see my car no gas it was full no exhaust that towing company has this habit they stealing from the car when they transported from accident place to there own garage

[@twasbrillig33]

That sucks! you didn't need the added insult to injury . Sorry you went /are going through this

[@wacobob56dad]

Chicago DA will give them probation.

[@iap6647]

It’s not in Chicago. Learn to comprehend.

[@mrerick0363652]

Well, your brother is on the list, Richard Page

[@addiecoelman1996]

​@@iap6647don't be so rude and arrogant

[@brentoniverson1020]

​@kamalaharry9514 Republicans will say...

[@iap6647]

@@addiecoelman1996 It’s far more arrogant to comment on a video before watching it.

[@gravyguns]

Usual suspects believing they're entitled to commit crime and escape prosecution as their forefathers, the founding fathers, did. I bet they still will not be prosecuted and removed from the land they usurped and currently occupy and returned to their homeland in Europe. Entitlement to the fullest.

[@email5023]

They're guilty of not being a diverse organized crime syndicate.

[@Justaeuropeanman]

According to that group of usual suspects they never commit any crimes and only blacks and Mexicans do

[@addiecoelman1996]

​@zeppelinica9489dumb comment

[@MochaQueen5]

Facts

[@dtla5052]

Usual suspects. They'll be out in no time and back to business

[@rogerprice735]

They are out already same day

[@anthonygonzalez7488]

The good news is that someone made a tidy profit providing the donuts and coffee for the years long investigation ,,,

[@RicardoHernandezGTX]

That whole line-up looks like they're ready to fold

[@romeodasilva8847]

They should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and then some

[@terrisantiago9128]

I hope you put these people in prison. Do not let them out, they have ruined so many cars. It's terrible, they will be an example of years in prison. Too many people are doing this i'm glad you caught these people

[@twasbrillig33]

me too!

[@James-oo7bv]

That’s a good point. They need to go after the companies buying the precious metals because they are the ones who are profiting the most and creating a market for the stolen catalytic converters. Technically speaking, the harvested precious metals from the catalytic converters are stolen goods.

[@jerometruitt2731]

How you gonna prove it?

[@juliuscaesar5566]

Incorrect , the theves profit the most

[@mikem3789]

Year long investigation? How many people suffered loss because of their incompetency and inefficiency? The thieves will be back on the street again soon. Welcome to America! Help yourself to whatever you like.

[@myeckersly4951]

Feds dont put that much time and effort into charges that wont stick. Most if not all of these people will see serious time behind bars. 8.2 million dollar theft ring is beaucoup bucks and a stiff penalty will be levied.

[@mikem3789]

@@myeckersly4951 I doubt it.

[@antialias]

I thought police don’t usually investigate property theft.

[@antialias]

​@yourfeelings648 tell me is Texas a blue state these days? Say you went to the police about someone stealing your bicycle using bolt cutters, or maybe your laptop at a coffee shop. If they aren't too busy they will record your story in a police report. Your bicycle or laptop would never be recovered by the police, nor would the theft of it be investigated in any way, because why would they? Steal a catalytic converter though, or any valuable part from an automobile, and the police go all-in and get to the bottom of the situation.

[@Charles-z5d]

Probably because it was too close to home.meaning someone they knew was a victim.that always make the privilege do things They normally wouldn't do.

[@davidsgarage44]

Bucks county does not philadelphia

[@mrg466]

Now,... only if criminals in my area get locked up, that will mean a lot to us hard working people who keep getting screwed by people just like this!

[@twasbrillig33]

yep!

[@benjohnson7950]

"But they're just kids."

[@bryanttilson2547]

Oh but they aren’t categorized as super predators huh? Smh lol

[@carlreichelt8724]

Dam is that Stifler..now hes stealing catalytic converters..

[@deesnoots]

Pfffft! 😂

[@Totin-Glocks]

Whytes 👨🏼‍🦳

[@Duranosaurus]

If you see tow trucks on your property hold them up with a gun and call the police. Everything legal should happen after that

[@Megatron-sl5us]

They didn't regret stealing until they got caught. Now they're on the run & hopefully more criminals will be caught soon.

[@darkjimmy33]

Year long investigation, 5000 hour surveillance?? How many people have suffered? Why did it take so long?? Why? Keystone cops,

[@Blessings4730]

Investigate anyone with a tow truck!

[@naishiacarroll8722]

B.S let's not get distracted here y'all got 5,000 hour for theft no time for missing kid's 🥴 people seem to forget all materialistic things can be replaced

[@cygnusx-1862]

Probably get a slap on the wrist and get out just in time to steal more catalytic converters.

[@BillyBob-gd1of]

Now how about the stores that are being robbed hit and run

[@msmarshall854]

If they're ONLY buying it........... how is that a crime? Is it their responsibility to make sure it's not stolen? How do you prove they know?

[@FreshRides]

I work for an insurance company and soon as you put them out of business they just get a new tax I’d and change the name then start over again

[@1solosoldier]

So they tow your car then steal from you not once but twice. This is dirty af

[@PokemontcglivezardTwin]

Everyone got their car back with higher horsepower😅

[@cizartransport3031]

Good and let them rust in prison, greed and dishonest, towing companies are crooks and ripoff

[@davidsgarage44]

Somebody that was locked up in bucks county snitched to get out of jail so they could get high I bet. It will come out later

[@chrislacy4185]

5k hours payroll for this crime sounds expensive

[@cusecollectables730]

8.2 Million Dollars??? That is ridiculous. Come on.... Every car in PA would have to be loud AF!!!

[@likebot.]

No, not louder. These ain't mufflers, they're exhaust re-burners to keep emissions cleaner. You might not notice for a while that the catalytic converter is gone until you realize your crate is stinkin' up the place, and 8 million bucks won't buy too many of them. Replacement value averages about a thousand and can be as high as 3500 bucks or more depending on the rig.

[@MrJpm1989]

No point unless the fine is harsh

[@bioniccambo4023]

Multi million dollar? How many millions of catalytic converters needed for multi million $?

[@imranmann3260]

Hard labor for them, send them to work on Arizona roads with no shirt

[@torig.5864]

Was it even a legitimate tow? Or did they say, "The Lord is my Shepard. I see what I want!"

[@autothaiman52]

Is it Stifler from American pie in the right bottom corner?

[@2022streetbobwheelies]

Cmon guys if you see something say something. Yeah you might seem like a snitch but report it anonymously. Report it

[@Salvisol]

Good. Give them 10 to 15.

[@kathygarcia7209]

Dallas tx 75211 I 🙏 they are exposed

[@bassguy5657]

They use your license plates also

[@carolyncollins5692]

I wonder who's still in the Carolina converters in Phoenix Arizona

[@carolyncollins5692]

I wonder what company is stealing the Catalina converters In Phoenix Arizona

[@LeafsNationJaffna]

Great 👍

[@estherrayos]

Proof that this was intentional ! I will not stop 🛑 I want my car 🚙 back in its original condition and shape! Plus my belongings - new skates and shoes in there !!

[@badlyniceness2315]

Give ‘em fifty years…destroying peoples cars and life’s…

[@badlyniceness2315]

Your elected officials are idiots… 5000 hrs to bust this open grift? That’s a hundred officers doing 50 hrs each…sounds like an overtime scam…

[@LucasJasche]

The usual suspects

[@addiecoelman1996]

@LucasJasche - your comment is ignorant. The last time you said usual suspects, the criminals were African American. You troll and make the same comment. XD XD XD

[@curiousgeorge5992]

I guess predatory. Piratical towing is not enough🙄

[@ianreed9571]

They all look like Trump supporters to me!😅

[@addiecoelman1996]

@ianreed9576 says the sisssyyy boi Ian. lol. Your comment is ignorant. There's just as much crime amongst libtards as conseraptors. Don't be proud of your trite ignorant comment

[@joshuasmith7730]

Everyone of them pictured.smash

[@AudioInklined]

Is it in the contract for employment on hire for Tow Truck drivers to be scuzz buckets? I only ever met one cool tow driver.

[@its1one]

Whoa

[@waynerobinson1003]

Nice!!!

[@michealklee8844]

About time

[@jamesbuell1985]

Says they're cutting these things are people's cars for three years they just sat back and watched I mean it's not like you had to wash them for three years they catch a small group of people they probably had all those names within the first 6 months

[@jamesbuell1985]

So all the Cadillac converters tl that were taken from unknowing victims I'm sure there were some will it be compensated because you know the prosecution way to build a good case and let them get robbed

[@titianamatthews9621]

Finally

[@normmcdonald7312]

Meth is expensive apparently

[@juniortorres1009]

My jeep Liberty they stole my catalytic converter ,what should I do can anyone able to help me out on this ?

[@likebot.]

jeez, don't ask online! ru looking to get scammed?

[@johnlatham3854]

Ride a bicycle until you are able to save enough for a replacement. Check your auto policy to see if you have coverage.

[@Originalking]

But but the blacks!

[@missspell1714]

Ah, Chicago, I know now, 🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼

[@Robert-cc1vl]

(CHICAGO'S!!!) AND (AMERICA'S!!!) (FINEST!!!) (INTITLED!!!) (REPRESENTATIVES!!!) (CONGRATS!!!)

[@ClarkyMalarky]

You don’t say 😂

[@victorchance1510]

So a massive family theft ring, so the ones purchasing the metals and selling them , looks like everyone was related down the chain so lose lips don't sink ships. WOW what a catch 👍

[@holeeshietpyro4072]

bro said "put them out of business... forrr--eeee--vverrrr" plot twist hot shot, you cant stop a man or career criminal from making money, even in jail.. now if he had said "put them in the dirt foreevvverr", then im on board.. until then, it will be business as usual from now on..

[@ash27slick74]

Where are all of the racist comments?

[@robertpiekosz7470]

OF COURSE!!!!

[@jerzyhans9799]

Take all and sell business too repo houses and there cars it's all proceeds of crime and example of great slammer for that

[@josepena1046]

In chicago is a cook county name of a thieves and crocks company does the same

[@seriouslythough9750]

Build the wall!! Oh wait

[@wickedgaming551]

Kingpin?? Good RICO

[@jakefarmstate6730]

the usual suspects