San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force is investigating a chop shop in Phelan
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: December 20, 2107 12:59 pm
INCIDENT: OWNING OR OPERATING A CHOP SHOP
LOCATION: 2800 block of Brawley Road, Phelan
SUSPECT: Jason Kyle Mitchell, 29 years of age, resident of Phelan
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, deputies were requested to assist San Bernardino County Probation Officers in the 2800 block of Brawley Road in Phelan. Probation Officers were doing a probation check on a subject on felony probation, Jason Kyle Mitchell, when they located ammunition inside his residence.
Deputy Malcolm Page authored a search warrant for the residence. Deputies Page, Molly Leiker and Chad Finlen conducted a search of the residence and located numerous vehicles, trailers, ATV’s and motorcycles in various stages of disassembly on the property. A records check confirmed several of the vehicles, motorcycles and trailers were stolen. Deputies also located various engine parts, transmissions and exhaust systems and a vehicle stripped to its frame.
The San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force (SANCATT) responded to the residence and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact at Deputy Molly Leiker at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, (760) 552-6800. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to WeTip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or by accessing the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Report # 071704050
Phone No: 760-552-6844
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1