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Authorities recover 6 stolen cars from two houses in south Phoenix, 1 arrested

Brandon A. Jones, 47, was arrested and charged with five counts of theft of means of transportation, officials say.

PHOENIX — One man was arrested after authorities served a warrant on two residences in south Phoenix and recovered six stolen vehicles.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said after a month-long investigation, the Vehicle Theft Task Force took 37-year-old Brandon A. Jones into custody.

Detectives observed Jones operating and transporting multiple stolen vehicles and a trailer between his residence and a family member's property, officials said.

During the service of the warrants, detectives recovered the following vehicles:

  • 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck (reported stolen in Arkansas)
  • 2003 Tahoe Z71 SUV (reported stolen in Arkansas)
  • 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer (reported stolen in Arkansas) 
  • 2003 GMC Yukon (reported stolen in Mesa)
  • Motor from a 2004 GMC Sierra (reported stolen in Mesa)
  • 2017 flatbed trailer with a 2006 Toyota forklift (both reported stolen in Phoenix)

Jones is facing charges of theft of means of transportation and theft of controlled property, the AZDPS said.

Credit: Arizona Department of Public Safety

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