Chop shop found in Arlington, Texas

By JOHN MCCAA / WFAA-TV There was a major auto crimes bust for police in Arlington today. A motorcycle chop shop was uncovered in the strangest of places. You normally find chop shops in warehouses, some place away from people. Not this time. It looks like just about any other south Arlington street - nice homes, friendly neighbors. But auto theft investigators spotted a pair of stolen motorcycles being brought to the home. "We were able to get a district judge out of bed this morning to assist us in reviewing the warrant and he agreed that we did have enough probable cause to go into the house," said Jesse Minton from the Tarrant Auto Crimes Task Force. What they found inside could fill a small parts store - Yamahas, Suzukis, Hondas - assembled and chopped up, everywhere. They found most of the bedrooms in the house, the garage, the attic, all full of motorcycle parts. Van Su Tran, 30, lived in the house with his wife and child - he's now in custody. Police released her. Detectives say high gas prices boosted motorcycles sales that boosted motorcycle thefts. Police suspect Tran sold them on the Internet and sometimes right out the front door. A few neighbors say they knew something was up but most were stunned by what police say was going on right next door. "I am so surprised. I am shocked that this is going on in our neighborhood," said Marlya Mitchell. And it's not over yet. There was so much stuff in house, police think Tran had help. They're looking at two persons of interest.

By JOHN MCCAA / WFAA-TV There was a major auto crimes bust for police in Arlington today. A motorcycle chop shop was uncovered in the strangest of places. You normally find chop shops in warehouses, some place away from people. Not this time. It looks like just about any other south Arlington street - nice homes, friendly neighbors. But auto theft investigators spotted a pair of stolen motorcycles being brought to the home. "We were able to get a district judge out of bed this morning to assist us in reviewing the warrant and he agreed that we did have enough probable cause to go into the house," said Jesse Minton from the Tarrant Auto Crimes Task Force. What they found inside could fill a small parts store - Yamahas, Suzukis, Hondas - assembled and chopped up, everywhere. They found most of the bedrooms in the house, the garage, the attic, all full of motorcycle parts. Van Su Tran, 30, lived in the house with his wife and child - he's now in custody. Police released her. Detectives say high gas prices boosted motorcycles sales that boosted motorcycle thefts. Police suspect Tran sold them on the Internet and sometimes right out the front door. A few neighbors say they knew something was up but most were stunned by what police say was going on right next door. "I am so surprised. I am shocked that this is going on in our neighborhood," said Marlya Mitchell. And it's not over yet. There was so much stuff in house, police think Tran had help. They're looking at two persons of interest. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: I saw this last night!! GREAT JOB BY THE ARLINGTON PD. Looks like 3 lucky guys get their bikes back...the rest can hopefully get some of their parts. Dudes like that REALLY piss me off :thefinger. Making serious cash from all our hard earned cash that we put into OUR bikes. Glad someone posted this up !!

This needs to happen more often! a lot of the times these guys just get away! Not that theives visit this sweet Forum but ! :twofinger to all the Chop Shops