HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a widespread theft ring that targeted semi-trucks and dump trucks across multiple Florida counties, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Auto Theft Unit, in collaboration with the Statewide Prosecutor’s Office, announced the arrests of Rayge Sanchez, 40, Christian Garcia Diaz, 26, and Jose Nuñez, 29.
An extensive investigation, spanning several months, revealed that the group targeted vehicles in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, Pasco, Sarasota, and Pinellas counties, with thefts dating back to September 2024…