Recycling business owner in California arrested for theft

The owner of a recycling business in Merced, California, was arrested after detectives located stolen vehicles and auto parts during a compliance check, the Merced Sun-Star reports.

During the check, officials discovered a dump truck, a Case forklift, a trailer, catalytic converters and an air compressor, all of which were stolen. The value of the property found at the recycling business was more than $200,000, according to the Merced Police Department. 

Property owner Carl Means, 40, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a stolen vehicle and a stolen vehicle without owner’s consent, according to jail records.

There is currently an ongoing investigation in Stanislaus County, California, after about $700,000 worth of stolen property was located at the site a few months ago, Merced Police Department Det. Christian Lupian told the Sun-Star.