Tillamook VW thieves arrested

Brian Lancaster, 32, of Sacramento

Ryan Monaco, 38, of Sacramento

To read full story on the Tillamook Headlight Herald CLICK HERE

Manteca PD press release re: Tillamook Van recovery in Copperopolis

Three  Stolen  Tillamook  VW  Micro-­‐Buses Recovered Manteca, CA -­‐On July14, 2014, information was received on the possible whereabouts of the three stolen Tillamook VW Micro -­‐ Buses,valued at $300,000, taken while parked overnight in the City of Manteca.

The San Joaquin County's Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force,  consisting of the California Highway Patrol, the Manteca Police   Department, the San Joaquin County Sheriff Department, the Lodi Police Department, the San Joaquin County Probation Department and the San

Joaquin County District Attorney's Office, took the lead in the investigation.

At approximately 8:30 PM on July 14 th , based on information gathered,

a search warrant was obtained for a recently rented storage unit at 49 Cosmic Court in the city of Copperopolis. The search warrant was

subsequently served and located inside of the storage locker were the three stolen Tillamook VW Micro -­‐ Buses. The vehicles were located in

their original condition and appear to be undamaged.

There are currently several outstanding suspects wanted in connection with this case.

More information will be released on their identity shortly.

If not for the combined efforts of each member the San Joaquin County

Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force this quick of a recovery would not

have been made possible. 

 

 

Tillamook stolen vehicles located in Copperopolis

At approximately 8:30 pm 7-14-14 the Delta Region Auto Theft Task Force, including specialized law enforcement from Manteca PD, Lodi PD, CHP, Stockton PD, San Joaquin Sheriff, DA and Probation,  served a search warrant at B Secured Self Storage at 49 Cosmic Court in Copperopolis based on tips and investigations regarding the whereabouts of the stolen vintage VW Tillamook vehicles.
Upon opening the storage facility at approximately 9:15 pm three vehicles as well as other items belonging to Tillamook were recovered.
Manteca PD Chief Nick Obligacion oversaw the operation.
According to Obligacion they have some suspects they hope to take into custody shortly. If they are not apprehended soon, Manteca PD will release names and photos of the suspects.

For more pictures CLICK HERE 

by
Charity Maness

updated 5:38 am 7-15-14