The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with eight stolen dump trucks worth approximately $1.2 million.
On March 18, 2025, detectives investigating a stolen dump truck from Duval County went to a business on the 4700 block of Hubert Avenue in Tampa. They discovered Olansy Marrero, 40, altering the dump truck's VINs.
Detectives secured the property and obtained search warrants for that property and two conjoining properties related to the same business. They found seven more dump trucks stolen between 2023 and 2025.
The counties they were stolen from include Hillsborough, Duval, Collier, Lee, and Palm Beach. They also recovered stolen dump trucks from Georgia and South Carolina. All of the dump trucks were rebranded with the company's logos.
Marrero was arrested and charged with
- Grand Theft $100,000 or More (x3)
- Criminal Mischief $1,000 or More
- Possession of VIN Plate
- Possession of Motor Vehicle With VIN Plate
- Sell or Possess Vehicle With Altered Numbers
- Tampering With Physical Evidence
- Operating a Chop Shop
- Introduction of Contraband Into a Detention Facility
"These thefts didn't just hurt business owners from across Florida and the Southeast, but they impacted families, employees, and construction projects," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We're committed to those who help build up our community and will come after anyone who tries to tear it down through theft and illegal operations."
This remains an active investigation. Any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.