Over the past month Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office detectives have been working diligently to dismantle an organized theft ring centered around the Renton area.
Last month detectives were made aware of a scam that was taking place through Facebook Marketplace when a Grays Harbor County victim attempted to sell his vehicle. A potential buyer contacted the victim and they arranged a meeting to purchase the vehicle. When the victim arrived he was met by two individuals. One of the individuals distracted the victim while a second individual sprayed oil on the vehicle engine and up the tailpipe.
The buyers attempted to convince the victim that the vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure and would need to be towed from the location. They attempted to buy the vehicle at a greatly reduced price…