Seven people have been indicted in connection with an auto-theft ring that specialized in stealing high-priced motor-vehicle rims and tires off parked vehicles in the metro area, the Denver district attorney’s office announced Monday.
According to a grand-jury indictment, the ring operated for eight months and stole vehicles, rims and tires in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Westminster, Northglenn, Commerce City and Thornton.
The alleged mastermind was identified as Jose Banuelos, 20, who is accused of racketeering, theft by receiving and multiple counts of conspiracy.
Other members were identified as Manuel Paez-Bautista, 24; Jose Francisco Gael Arteaga-Muro, 24; Juan Banuelos, 24; Luis Mendoza, 18; Juan Delacruz, 28; and Ernesto Robles, 18.
