The proprietor of an auto restore store in Laguna Seashore was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing his purchasers’ vehicles, police stated.
James Michael Ross, 59, who owns Laguna Seashore Collision Middle, was booked into Orange County jail on Friday and is ready to look in courtroom Monday, data present.
It was not the primary time the auto store proprietor has been accused of stealing vehicles.
In April, Ross was arrested on expenses regarding automotive theft and embezzlement stemming from six instances, in line with the Lengthy Seashore Police Division. After a prolonged investigation, detectives realized that “Ross had stolen quite a few automobiles that have been delivered to him for repairs,” they alleged.
He then allegedly drove these automobiles for his private use and lower off contact with their homeowners. When the homeowners have been unable to achieve Ross or retrieve their vehicles, they reported him to the police.
On Wednesday, Laguna Seashore police acquired one other stolen car report from one among Ross’s purchasers, they stated. They discovered the automotive Thursday and arrested Ross on suspicion of possessing a stolen car.
He’s being held with out bail.
No extra particulars have been instantly accessible.
Police are asking anybody who believes that they’re a sufferer to contact investigators at (949) 715-0984. Orange County Crime Stoppers additionally accepts nameless suggestions at 855-TIP-OCCS.
