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Four Charged in Siler City Auto Theft Scheme
22 Aug
Summary
- Four individuals arrested for stealing multiple vehicles and parts.
- A stolen Toyota Prius was recovered at a recycling center.
- Charges include felony larceny, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy.
Four individuals face multiple felony charges stemming from an auto theft ring operating in Siler City. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests following an investigation into thefts from a property on Stockyard Road. The suspects allegedly stole several vehicles and their parts.
During the investigation, deputies discovered a 2008 Toyota Prius had been stolen from the property. This vehicle was later found at Liberty Recycling Center, stripped of its catalytic converter, rims, and tires. Surveillance footage identified Dustin Ryan Stout as the individual who brought the car to the recycling center.
Jeremy Lenel Palmer and Carrie Anne Mote are accused of selling the dismantled Prius to the recycling center. Shawn Michael Seeley was also implicated, reportedly promising to return a stolen boat and motorcycle. As of Thursday, the charges against all four had not yet been served.
Mote and Palmer face charges including felony larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, conspiracy, and obtaining property by false pretense. Stout and Seeley also face multiple felony charges related to vehicle theft and possession.
