By Shawn Henry 
A Ford worker stands accused of orchestrating a massive, years-long heist, swiping millions in auto parts straight from the company’s Southeast Michigan plants—hoods, bumpers, whole lighting rigs, the works. Cops say this wasn’t some quick snatch-and-grab; the operation allegedly ran for over two years, with stolen goods funneled to local chop shops before popping up for sale online.
Multiple Ford factories got hit, including Flat Rock Assembly, Michigan Assembly, and the Dearborn Truck Plant. We’re talking facilities churning out heavy hitters like the Bronco, Mustang, and F-150, so the stolen gear wasn’t just pricey—it had serious resale clout. The sheer audacity stands out: these weren’t tiny, pocketable bits but bulky, attention-grabbing components.
Here’s the kicker: the suspect allegedly trucked the loot to Detroit-area repair shops, where the parts eventually landed on eBay. The scope became real clear once cops started raiding spots tied to the case. One Detroit stash-house was crammed floor-to-ceiling with pristine, never-used parts.
So far, four people are cuffed in connection with the scheme. Raids went down in Dearborn, Canton Township, and at two Detroit businesses tied to the resale hustle. Charges are still cooking, but you’re looking at potential racketeering, grand theft auto, the whole nine yards.
Local authorities say it took tight teamwork between law enforcement and Ford’s security squad to crack this thing. And the probe? Still wide open. They’re trying to piece together how this scam ran under the radar for so long without anyone sounding the alarm.
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