Henrico Police charge 4 people from North Carolina in connection with auto-theft ring

Henrico Police have arrested four people from North Carolina in connection with a multi-million dollar auto theft ring that allegedly stole vehicles from a Henrico business and sold them.

Arrested were 25-year-old Deondre Deshawn Lowery, 23-year-old Trajan Dakel Mack, 22-year-old Daquante Antwone Banks, and 20-year-old Samiyah Michelle McNeely, all of the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Each faces multiple charges of grand larceny, and Lowery, Mack and Banks each face two charges of entering a structure to commit burglary.

The investigation was led by Henrico Police officials, who worked with other agencies in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Police initially responded to a business in the 8700 block of West Broad Street March 15, 2023 after reports of multiple people stealing vehicles from the location.

Anyone with additional details about the investigation should contact Henrico Police Det. Valentine at (804) 501-5248 or submit tips anonymously through Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or P3tips.com.

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