Garfield Heights police say a targeted vehicle-theft investigation has produced seven arrests and the recovery of six stolen vehicles, with Hyundai and Kia models among those targeted. The department said the operation focused on identifying suspects and locating vehicles taken in the city.
Detectives and the department’s targeted enforcement unit worked with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Carjacking Unit, according to Garfield Heights Police. Police said those arrested have ties to other property and violent crimes in the area, but the update did not identify the suspects or list specific charges.
Six Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Garfield Heights Investigation
Police said six stolen vehicles were recovered as investigators worked to identify the people allegedly involved in the thefts. The department did not say where the vehicles were found or whether every recovered vehicle was a Hyundai or Kia.
The latest announcement follows earlier Garfield Heights cases involving the same broad vehicle-theft pattern. In one report, News 5 Cleveland said officers arrested three men after a chase involving a stolen Kia and a Hyundai, with police reporting broken windows, damaged steering columns and tools used to start the vehicles.
Police Have Not Released Names Or Charge Details
Garfield Heights police did not release the names or ages of those arrested, booking information, or specific criminal charges in the update. The department warned that people who commit crimes in the city will be caught, according to the department’s statement.
