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Man arrested for allegedly stealing vehicles in Arkansas, Mesa and Phoenix

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Posted at 2:49 PM, Aug 06, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-06 17:49:15-04

PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Public safety announced Friday the arrest of a Phoenix man following a month-long investigation into stolen vehicles.

37-year-old Brandon Jones was arrested Monday after Vehicle Theft Task Force detectives saw him operating and transporting multiple stolen vehicles and a trailer between properties in south Phoenix, according to a DPS release.

DPS says the following were recovered during the investigation:

  • 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck (reported stolen in Arkansas)
  • 2003 Tahoe Z71 SUV (reported stolen in Arkansas)
  • 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer (reported stolen in Arkansas)
  • 2003 GMC Yukon (reported stolen in Mesa)
  • Motor from a 2004 GMC Sierra (reported stolen in Mesa)
  • 2017 flatbed trailer with a 2006 Toyota forklift (reported stolen in Phoenix)

Jones faces charges including five counts of theft of means of transportation and one count of theft of controlled property.