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Luxe vehicles worth $528K recovered in Fort Bend County theft ring, authorities say

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Thursday about a multi-million dollar luxury vehicle theft ring that remains under investigation. (FBCSO)

HOUSTON – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Thursday about a multi-million dollar luxury vehicle theft ring that remains under investigation.

During the news conference, Sgt. Daniel Calvillo said deputies received a call about a stolen vehicle on Aug. 4 at a home in the Willow Fork subdivision. Upon further investigation, authorities said were able to connect the residence to other stolen vehicles.

After getting search warrants, Calvillo said deputies were able to arrest Nga Thi Nguyen, 47, and her 32-year-old son, Alex Van Le. Both were charged with the second-degree felony, theft of property, according to Calvillo.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Thursday about a multi-million dollar luxury vehicle theft ring that remains under investigation. (FBCSO)

Calvillo said investigators connected six car companies to the theft ring and recovered five high-end vehicles from the property including:

  • 2016 Mercedes S550 worth $95,000
  • 2021 Mercedes S580 worth $130,000
  • 2018 Audi R8 worth $140,000
  • 2021 BMW X6 worth $65,000
  • 2021 Lexus LX570 worth $98,000

The companies connected to the ring include:

  • Auto Source of Houston
  • McKenna Motors LLC
  • A1-Imports; Freeman Auto Sales
  • PR One Sales LLC
  • McKenna of Houston LLC

Calvillo said the total estimated value of the recovered vehicles was $528,000.

Sheriff Eric Fagan encouraged anyone who has purchased a luxury vehicle from the suspects or companies to call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Division at 281-341-3853.

Watch the full update below:


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