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Federal Indictment Unveils High-Tech Car Theft Ring

4/22/2026

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  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced a federal indictment detailing a high-tech car theft ring operating in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
  • The ring used an Autel device to steal vehicles in under a minute without keys or break-ins.
  • The operation is linked to more than 100 thefts, with cars shipped overseas mainly to Africa for resale.
  • Five men have been charged with federal offenses.
  • Investigators urge preventive measures.