Detroit-area man, 24, arrested in high-end auto thefts in Warren
A 24-year-old man from Warren, Michigan, was arrested for allegedly being involved in auto theft.
Deon Brooks was charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise. Brooks was arraigned on Wednesday and is currently on bond for the same alleged crime in February 2024. He received a $2 million cash/surety bond.
According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, the Auto Theft Squad (M.A.T.S.) began investigating in December 2024 after high-end Cadillacs were reported stolen from the GM Corporate Lot in Warren. Investigators alleged that Brooks retagged the vehicles with cloned VIN numbers and sold them out of state for profit.
The sheriff's office said the vehicles were valued at more than $1.5 million.
Detectives seized printers, retagging equipment, fraudulent Secretary of State documents, methamphetamine, jewelry and a Chrysler Pacifica.
"This individual has repeatedly demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law, engaging in a pattern of criminal activity that not only endangers public safety but also undermines the rights of hardworking citizens. With multiple cases involving stolen vehicles and two counts of conducting a criminal enterprise—our office is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those who exploit our communities for personal gain are held accountable," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido in a statement.
The investigation is ongoing in other people possibly linked to Brooks.
