PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Four Rhode Island men are accused of stealing millions of dollars’ worth of high-end vehicles from dealerships across several northeastern states, according to U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha.
Belter Giron, 28, of North Providence, Alberto Rivera, 24, of Cranston, Richard Robinson, 32, and Onix Eduardo, 27, both of Providence, are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and interstate transportation of stolen property.
Court documents allege the men burglarized a dozen dealerships between February and July of last year, stealing approximately 120 vehicles valued at around $5 million. The stolen cars included high-end brands like Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Land Rover. To date, prosecutors said 41 vehicles and 11 dirt bikes out of the near-120 allegedly stolen by the four men have been recovered.
In addition, 19 Husqvarna motorcycles were stolen from a Pennsylvania dealership and 11 dirt bikes were taken from a Massachusetts dealership. The dirt bikes were allegedly stored at Giron’s home in North Providence.