People say we go out after violent criminals, but we go after criminals who cause havoc in our city, and he's causing havoc. Police said Rodriguez gave his crew phones and electronic devices to help them steal cars. The suspect is accused of altering the vehicle identification numbers, making fake paperwork, then selling the cars to people using Facebook Marketplace. Officers said Rodriguez is responsible for $10 million in thefts of high-end vehicles. Rodriguez stole high-end vehicles like GMC pickup trucks and Corvettes and alerted a network of people to commit the crimes, according to police. The ring leader was arrested, but police said Mazimiliano Rodriguez continued his efforts while out on bond. HPD first learned of the ringleader back in 2021. Ultimately, the vehicles would get resold to people who had no idea they were buying stolen cars.
Police said the ringleader in this auto theft group would seek out cars to steal and call in his workers to commit the crime. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) - Twenty-five people are facing criminal charges after Houston police busted a major auto theft ring that was targeting high-end vehicles in downtown, near the Galleria, and The Heights.
