Detroit business owner charged for operating illegal chop shop
DETROIT – Detroit police have arrested 36-year-old Metro Detroit resident Haydar Alhaydari in connection with a chop shop operation on the city’s west side. Chop shops are illegal garages that buy stolen cars, disassemble them and sell their individual parts for profit. While inspecting officers determined that two vehicle parts were stolen. Alhaydari was arraigned on Friday and charged with one count of operating a chop shop, six counts of receiving and concealing stolen property and five counts of felony firearm. Crime HeadlinesGreenlight Auto Parts, Inc. (Detroit police)The business owner is facing multiple charges.
At least 20 stolen cars found as police raid suspected chop shop on Detroits west side
DETROIT Police raided a suspected chop shop on Tuesday night on Detroits west side. Officers discovered at least 20 stolen cars at a shop in the area of Oakland Boulevard near I-96. Police said they found stolen car parts, stolen cars and vehicles with VIN numbers that didnt match. Work at the shop came to a grinding halt, with tools left in place. Watch the video above for the full report.