Bronx DA Charges 'Racetrack Pit Crew' with $1.2M Auto Theft Spree
The Bronx District Attorney's Office has charged 16 individuals, described as a 'racetrack pit crew', with stealing over 250 car parts and vehicles across New York City, totaling $1.2 million. The thefts, which occurred between August 2024 and June 2025, involved a methodical operation targeting mostly Hondas and Toyotas. The suspects, allegedly affiliated with the Trinitarios street gang, used power tools to strip vehicles of tires, rims, and catalytic converters. The stolen parts were then sold on the black market. The operation was characterized by its speed and precision, with suspects often caught on surveillance cameras. 
