Ford taillight thefts are in the news. In Texas, the Webster Police Department, near Houston, recently investigated a crime ring responsible for stealing taillights from high-end Ford trucks around the greater Harris County region. Details are provided by Fox 26 TV in Houston. Car Pro Show Host Jerry Reynolds is a regular guest there on automotive topics.
According to the FOX 26 report, police say between September 2024 to January 2025, over $92,000 worth of taillights were stolen from 34 different victims. They arrested three suspects, Sergio Giovanni Sanfilippo, Jimmy Dean Miller, and Jaleel D. Fasion and all are all charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.
FOX 26 says that according to a search warrant in the case, the ring targeted multiple victims along I-45 from Galveston up to Houston. The documents say the thieves simply have to access the tailgate of the truck and once they're in, removing the taillights can happen in a matter of minutes. Most of the trucks targeted in this case were F-350's, according to documents.
The news outlet says multiple victims sent in photos to FOX 26 of their damaged trucks, saying they paid anywhere from $4,500 to $6,500 to replace the taillights.
FOX 26 says according to the report, police say the taillights in the targeted trucks are high-end, making them a compelling target.
"These are high-end LED taillights that have sensors in them," said Webster Police Chief Pete Bacon.
FOX 26 says Bacon suggests Ford owners to look at security options, but to make sure to talk to a trusted dealer so the option you choose doesn't affect your warranty.
You can see the entire news report here:
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