Twenty-seven stolen vehicles and dozens of stolen vehicle parts have been found on a property in the Ellis County town of Italy.
The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force first got a tip about the stolen vehicles from the Italy Police Department.
After obtaining two search warrants, officers made their way onto the property.
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They found approximately 27 stolen vehicles and numerous unidentified parts that had been removed from the vehicles.
Based upon National Automobile Dealers Association estimates, the recovered vehicles are valued at $578,175. The recovered parts are valued at $86,802, making the combined total of recoveries estimated to be at $664,997.
Two people were arrested, Adedeji Awoniyi, a 33- year old male, and Theria Mitchell, a 50-year old male. Both are charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and theft greater than $300,000.
Italy, in southern Ellis County, is located about 30 miles south of Dallas.
