Metro arrests trio in fencing operation

Police say stolen items were purchased, re-sold
Stolen items recovered by Las Vegas Metro Police
Stolen goods Photo credit LVMPD

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – Las Vegas Metro Police say they’ve arrested three men and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in property they say the men stole

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Last week, LVMPD’s Organized Retail Crime Section and Homeland Security Investigators conducted a search warrant where they located and recovered large amounts of stolen property.

Detectives actually began their investigation in October into a possible fencing operation taking place in a residence located in the 2100 block of Glen Heather Way, near Rancho and U.S. 95. Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspects as Jose Campos-Rodriguez (29), Jose Morales-Casas (29), and Jose Reyes (52).

Metro says the men would knowingly purchase stolen property and then sell the goods to unsuspecting buyers.

Campos-Rodriguez, Morales-Casas, and Reyes were transported to CCDC where they have been booked for Participating in Organized Retail Theft > $10,000 and Buy/Possess/Receive Stolen Property $100,000+. Inside of the residence, detectives recovered enough stolen merchandise to completely fill a 30-foot moving truck. The property is currently being itemized.

Anyone with information about these crimes is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-3591. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit ww.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Featured Image Photo Credit: LVMPD