Several chopped up stolen vehicles recovered on the south side of Indy thanks to law enforcement teamwork and partnership

INDIANAPOLIS…  On February 5, 2019 Covert Detectives and District Officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) along with assistance from Indiana State Police (ISP), National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) , and The Regional Auto Theft Task Force served  a search warrant at 2025 Old Madison Ave.

31-year-old Elisha Johnson was arrested for the preliminary charge of theft receiving stolen auto parts. 

The following eight stolen vehicles were recovered predominantly disassembled to be sold as parts:

1. 1966 Ford F150, stolen out of Whiteland, IN.
2. 2013 Carry-on trailer, stolen out of White county, date of steal 10/19/15
3. 2003 Ford F350 stolen out of Carmel, IN, Date of steal 11/26/18, this is a partial recovery, engine/transmission/cab are still missing
4. 2005 Chrysler 300, stolen out of Franklin, IN, date of steal 1/8/19
5. 2012 Buick Verno, stolen out of Marion county, date of steal 1/11/19, this is a partial recovery, engine/transmission/frame are still missing
6. 2008 Harley Davidson, stolen out of Marion county, date of steal 8/27/18, recovery of the engine/transmission only
7. 2018 GMC pickup, stolen out of Marion county, date of steal 12/17/18
8. 2012 Chevy Silverado, stolen out of Lawrence, IN, date of steal 11/19/18, recovery of the transmission only

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