(KRON) -- California Highway Patrol arrested a Central Valley man accused of stealing multiple vehicles across the Bay Area from a popular car rental company.
Detectives announced Monday they suspect 45-year-old Coalinga resident James Spradling's involvement in an organized auto theft ring targeting Enterprise.
Sonoma's Auto Theft Task Force officials say they found on Oct. 13 Spradling fraudulently rented seven vehicles from multiple local company rental locations.
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Sonoma County law enforcement recovered five of the vehicles, while Coalinga police assisted in locating the remaining two—totaling a value of more than $400,000.
Spradling was booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility for various crimes, including vehicle theft and possession of stolen property.
"This case underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration in addressing complex property crimes and organized theft rings," said a Sonoma County Sheriff's Office spokesperson.
