Stolen Cars Being Sold in East Texas

EAST TEXAS – The East Texas Auto Theft Task Force is warning area residents about the sale of stolen vehicles. The suspects are predominately targeting the Hispanic community. They are posting vehicles on-line in Spanish and Spanish Web sites. The vehicles listed to be sold are extremely below market value to attract buyers. Then, they have the buyer travel to the Houston or Dallas area to complete the cash sale from the town where the vehicle was originally stolen. The task force suggests, if you decide to buy such a vehicle, have them drive to your town so that you won’t make a wasted trip, because they will more than likely not be there to meet you.

The task for also had these suggestions:
1) Only agree to purchase the vehicle at a local police station parking lot.
2) Take photo of seller with phone.
3) Check and verify (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number before sale.

If they don’t agree to these steps “NO DEAL.”