By Eve Nowell 
A classic Porsche reported stolen four years ago has been recovered after an extensive police investigation that uncovered drugs, weapons, and other stolen property, the San Francisco Police Department announced Friday.
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The recovery came as part of an ongoing case that began in May, when Richmond Station officers received reports of a stolen trailer containing roughly $70,000 worth of construction equipment. By June, police had tracked down the missing trailer on 32nd Avenue near George Washington High School and arrested 61-year-old San Francisco resident John Choy for possession of stolen property.
That initial arrest led detectives from the department’s burglary and auto theft unit to dig deeper into vehicles registered to or associated with Choy. According to investigators, several irregularities emerged — including mismatched VINs and connections to additional stolen vehicles.
Their work culminated in a September 18 discovery, when officers found a partially dismantled 1989 Yamaha FZR400 motorcycle parked in front of Choy’s residence. A subsequent search warrant executed days later revealed a cache of weapons and narcotics, including six handguns, five rifles, silencers, ammunition, and over a pound of methamphetamine.
Among the most significant finds was a stolen 1979 Porsche 911 SC that had been reported missing in 2021. Police said the vehicle’s identification number had been switched, and its engine was traced back to a 1978 Porsche 911 Targa — also stolen in San Francisco.
Choy now faces multiple felony charges, including possession of stolen vehicles, illegal firearms, silencers, and narcotics with intent to sell. Authorities said the case highlights how stolen vehicle investigations can often lead to larger criminal operations involving weapons and drugs.
Police have not yet released information about when the recovered Porsche will be returned to its rightful owner.
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Shawn Henry