A Ford company employee has been detained on suspicion of stealing auto parts worth millions.
Hoods, bumpers, and headlights were disposed of through Detroit workshops and listings on eBay.
During searches in Detroit, police discovered premises piled high with parts from floor to ceiling.
One of Ford’s workers decided to get a “discount” dishonestly by organizing a large-scale scheme to steal auto components worth millions of dollars.
As sources report, the criminal activity lasted for over two years and involved several enterprises in southeastern Michigan, including plants in Flat Rock, Michigan Assembly Plant, and Dearborn Truck Plant, which produce the Bronco, Ranger, Mustang, and F-150 models.
The suspect smuggled parts out of the plant territory and handed them over to auto repair shops in Detroit for subsequent online sale. It is particularly surprising that among the stolen items were large components – hoods, bumpers, and rear lights, which are difficult to remove unnoticed.
Eventually, the perpetrator was exposed, and an investigation began. During one of the searches in Detroit, law enforcement officers discovered a room literally piled high with new auto parts.
According to the investigation, four individuals have been detained, and searches have been conducted in residential homes in Dearborn and Canton Township, as well as in two commercial premises in Detroit. Although official charges have not yet been filed, the suspects face serious criminal liability for organizing criminal activity, large-scale theft, and other charges.