HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – December 1, 2016 – On December 1, 2016 the Hollister Police Department, with California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Santa Cruz Auto-Theft Reduction and Enforcement Task Force (S.C.A.R.E.) worked together to investigate a stolen vehicle dismantaling operation.
During the evening of November 30, 2016, Hollister Police Officer Masso was investigating a recovered stolen vehicle in Briggs Alley near College Street. His investigation lead to more stolen vehicle parts at 428 College Street.
CHP assisted with the investigation and the Santa Cruz Auto-Theft Reduction and Enforcement Task Force (S.C.A.R.E.) responded to the scene. A search warrant was searved on the property. Three stolen vehicles were already dismantled on the property.
Daniel Hult, 33-years-old of Hollister, is wanted for questioning regarding this incident.
Anyone with information on this Chop Shop investigation is asked to call the Santa Cruz Auto-Theft Reduction and Enforcement Task Force (S.C.A.R.E.) at (831) 465-7433. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME. Calls to WeTip can lead to rewards of up to $1,000.
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Prepared by:Dan Winn, Lieutenant
Approved by: David Westrick, Chief
