Police Arrest 3 Suspects in Atlanta Airport Car Theft Ring

Law enforcement officials state they have made significant progress toward breaking up an organized criminal network functioning at the globe's most congested airport.

On Thursday, law enforcement officials revealed the detention of three individuals suspected of being involved in the theft of over 50 vehicles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport within a span of just under five months.

"Always stay one step ahead," remarked Igor Abramov, an employee at Gravity Autos.

Abramov and his group are examining photographic evidence provided by law enforcement depicting the equipment criminals use to steal vehicles such as Jeeps, Dodge models, and premium General Motors cars.

"You can't be sure what sort of software exists for copying keys," Abramov stated.

The Atlanta Police Department stated that officers were carrying out a search warrant during the weekend when they discovered a Dodge Challenger that had been taken from the airport on July 4th.

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A man charged with making an opening in an airport barrier was discovered lying close to the runway holding a metal spike and wire cutters.

While searching, they discovered devices that enable individuals to code universal keys for starting specific vehicles together with stolen firearms, narcotics, and cash.

Three individuals were taken into custody: Leon Thomas, Amar Brown, and Gerald Tiller.

All are charged with being members of a group that has stolen over 50 vehicles from the airport since February.

"We think they selected the airport because there were many cars present at that moment," Lieutenant Rodney Jones, Jr., stated.

Jones stated that he thinks the three individuals detained over the weekend took the place of four alleged burglars who were apprehended in May, along with police officers Twelve additional individuals are believed to be actively involved in the airport vehicle theft scheme.

"We currently understand that, at the lower levels, these people are swiftly getting paid for their services, but we aim to discover the ultimate objective and how this process unfolds," Jones stated.

In order to determine this, authorities stated they must allow certain stolen vehicles to remain unrecaptured to identify who ultimately possesses them and for what reason.

"You truly have the ability to safeguard yourself against this," Jones stated.

Automotive sellers accustomed to safeguarding high-value items concur.

They recommend visiting your nearby dealership and requesting staff to turn off the function that lets you use several keys to unlock and operate the vehicle.

"There are certainly some solutions," Abramov stated.

He mentioned that you should also inquire with your dealer about any available software upgrades.