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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men in connection with a chop shop operation in Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, and Sarasota counties.
During the investigation, detectives unearthed numerous stolen items in new home construction sites and storage facilities. The stolen possessions include:
- Kubota Skid Steer Loader (valued at $100,000)
- 22 appliances
- 90 pieces of stolen cabinetry
- Assorted pre-hung doors
Jose Sardon, 35, has been charged with:
- Grand Theft Second Degree
- Operating a Chop Shop
- Sell or Possess Vehicle with Altered Numbers
- Possession of Motor Vehicle with VIN Plate Removed
- Dealing In Stolen Property
- Grand Theft Second Degree During a State of Emergency
- Tampering With Physical Evidence