Vehicle Theft Investigation Leads to Major Recovery, Two Arrests

NORCO, Calif. — A months-long investigation by the Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) uncovered an active chop shop, recovered dozens of stolen vehicles and vehicle parts, and led to the arrest of two suspects.

In April 2026, RAID investigators began an investigation into the theft of a motorcycle reported in the city of Canyon Lake. As the investigation progressed, investigators identified an organized crime group responsible for multiple vehicle thefts across Southern California.

Read the entire press release. California Highway Patrol, July 31, 2026

NICB assisted the investigation.