Detectives bust regional ‘theft’ ring

PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte and Collier County authorities have announced six arrests in what they’re calling an organized theft ring responsible for stealing an estimated $2 million in construction equipment and vehicles since 2021.

Detectives identified suspects involved in 45 felony cases across 17 Florida jurisdictions, the Charlotte County and Collier County sheriff’s offices announced Monday.

Because of the size of the case, a statewide prosecutor has been assigned…

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