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Cops: Atlanta Man Caught Selling Stolen Cars For Scrap — From Victims’ Driveways

Police: Man Stole Cars Out of Driveways & Sold Them For ScrapAtlanta police have arrested a man they say was stealing cars out of driveways and selling them for scrap metal.

Ameen Jones cruised neighborhoods looking for run down cars and would call a recycling company to come pick them up, according to police. Once the car was picked up, Jones would collect payment for the scrap metal.

Of course, you probably don’t need to be told that none of this was done with the consent of the people who actually owned the cars.

The recycling company eventually notified the police after “noticing a pattern that seemed like something illegal was going on,” CBS Atlanta reports.

“It was very good of them to notify us of this,” an Atlanta officer told the Georgia Daily News. “They saw his pattern in the past and when they were contacted by him again they immediately realized something wasn’t right with this and they contacted us.”

But how did Jones manage to get away with these scheme for so long?

“Police say the reason he got away with this in the past is that if a vehicle is 12 years or older then you do not need a title to sell it to a scrap yard,” the CBS report adds.

Watch the Fox Atlanta report:

Jones was finally caught near the home of Marilyn Morris, a would-be victim of his recycling scheme.

“They work but I still don’t have the money to have them fixed,” said Morris. “I know everybody has hard times but being greedy don’t help you…Bad as I need some money,  if anyone was going to sell them, it would be me.”

Jones is in custody and could be facing felony charges.

(H/T: CBS Atlanta)

This story has been updated.

Comments (54)

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  • Azzman
    Posted on May 23, 2012 at 9:20am

    Ah the new Obama American dream: Two Junk cars in the drive way that run, but need to be fixed.

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  • TheSitRep
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 10:22pm

    #LLOSer

    looks like obamas son

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  • daveycrokett
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 9:39pm

    happening every where, happens here in upstate ny

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  • Magyar
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:42pm

    How did I know he‘d look like OWEbama’s son before I opened the story? Entitled— to steal whatever he damn well wants—’cause he be want it!

    No responsibility
    No education
    No identifiable parents
    No God

    Prison—short life.

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  • Ranchopower
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:39pm

    I had my 1991 Taurus SHO stolen from me except mine was my daily driver for 10 years, I did all my own work to the car and slowly did many upgrades. Then one morning it was gone, the only thing left was a mark on the asphault the tow truck left. Im sure my car was sold for scrap, stolen back in 2008 this was when the price for scrap steel was $400 a ton so many cars that were parked outside were picked up in the middle of night and sold to the scrap yard. I still miss my SHO and I am glad the caught this guy but in reality they wont do anything to him at all but feed him cloth him and give him cool air to relax in. He might have to pay court cost, that all!

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  • THX-1138
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:54pm

    How’s that Hope and Change thing working out for you brother?

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:45pm

    Bet hes on food stamps, federal houseing and has a goverment paid for phone he used to call the scrap yard with– good gigg no overhead

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  • Max jones
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:42pm

    dam…this was one of those shovel, I mean crusher ready jobs. too.

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  • flat_top_particular_about_the_point_it_makes
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:34pm

    how much does a scrap car bring? $100 is my guess. Seems like a lot of work for a measly $100.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:32pm

    Just doing his Civic Duity to help Obama with his Stimulus!

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    • Thevoice
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 6:23pm

      Jones is in custody and could be facing felony charges …There it is in a nut shell …The year 2012 …The age of the great Obama transformation…The guy …Could be… Meaning he will get a free at taxpayer expense lawyer who will to move quickly along because of the long list of morons make a quick deal to slap the “POOR” guys hands because of the evils society has place on him. So “Could be” will turn into a short stay with fellow gang members and of course a job and expenses for a parole office, parole officer, his car the utilities and of course special counseling and education …All that today equals ..Could be….

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  • AZRACISTBIGOT
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:24pm

    Did he use his EBT card to bail himself out of jail?

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  • grouper25
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:42pm

    He needs to call Holder and explain how this misunderstanding is racist.

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  • I.Gaspar
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:37pm

    Another son obama might have had….

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  • hatchetjob
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:35pm

    “could be facing felony charges”, really???? Sometimes I think crime does pay.

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  • scuba13
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:33pm

    How does this guy sell cars without the title to the car?

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    • Darlie
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:59pm

      He is selling “metal” to a scrap metal place, not cars.

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    • scuba13
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:25pm

      He is selling the cars to people who junk the cars. He isn’t pulling off the metal and selling it.

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    • junkmaninohio
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:30pm

      State & Federal laws require a clean certificate of title before you can sell a vehicle for scrap. The scrap metal company that bought these cars should be held liable as well.

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    • DeathTongue
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 4:36pm

      that’s exactly what I was wondering, until I actually finished reading the article.

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    • MAMMY_NUNN
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 5:10pm

      They also melt down valuable metals that are stolen so they can’t be identified. It‘s not hard to make a blast furnace for this I’ve seen them in action.

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:32pm

      You don’t need the title if the vehicle is over 12 years old. Local junk yard told me that they would accept a signed statement saying I was the rightful owner if I couldn’t find the title.

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:39pm

      I talked with the New State Department of Motor Vehicles earlier this year. You can license a car with a lien on the title. If the lien holder comes down on you, you have to give the car back at your loss.

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  • Bryan B
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:27pm

    Heres a guy that has shown some initiative, went out and started his own small business, and government blocks him at every turn…..;)

    But really, what the difference between this guy a Code Enforcement ????

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:34pm

      He didn’t get a business license, that’s why it was illegal. You have to pay taxes.

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    • MAMMY_NUNN
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 8:22pm

      Here in Michigan it’s bad they come around cut the catalytic converters off steal the air bags aluminum wheels if they can. Takes em no time like pitcrews in and out in a matter of seconds. Been stealing sewer covers Aluminum light poles even hitting the electric companies for the copper cables dangerous work to steal the cables off a live transformer but their doin it they even got some bridge decking a while back.

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  • blackyb
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:25pm

    Since he is black thug, I suppose he thinks someone owes him something and will get Obama to call and intervene.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:23pm

    He runned out uh dat Obama money.

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  • blackyb
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:20pm

    This man should have to restore all he has done times 3. He should get about 6 months in prison for each count, but those who failed to stop the scrap without trying to find out if it was stolen, should be fined a minimum of 50,000 dollars.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:19pm

    Fine, he broke the law, take him to face the courts and let justice be done in accordance to the law.

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  • pap pap
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:16pm

    This guy had a lot or b@lls. Glad he’s in the clink.

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    • hatchetjob
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:31pm

      I can‘t believe this hasn’t been done before, or has it??

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  • RepubliCorp
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:14pm

    Cash for clunkers ….. Obama used your money

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  • 3hounddogs
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:11pm

    After seeing a pic of the suspect, I affirmed the thought I had before clicking on the story.

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    • kentuckypatriot
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:33pm

      Same here, I’m trying desperately to hold my tongue.

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    • hatchetjob
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:39pm

      Yes, but what nice long, luxurious hair he has. Lol

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:26pm

      Not me. I’m a racist through and through. Lived with them for 10 years. They tried to burn me out because I was white. Send them back to Africa from where we got them. Lincoln freed them, apartheid gave South Africa back. What are they waiting for?

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  • eternal_vigilance
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:10pm

    “It was very good of them to notify us of this,” an Atlanta officer told the Georgia Daily News. “They saw his pattern in the past and when they were contacted by him again they immediately realized something wasn’t right with this and they contacted us.”

    Never mind that they were buying and receiving stolen merchandise. I guess that’s what having a business license and paying taxes affords you in Atlanta.If I had bought one I‘m sure I’d have been charged. On the other hand they probably won‘t recoup their monies and they’ll probably lose the merchandise. I wonder if the victims will be compensated?

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    • blackyb
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:23pm

      If not then, the state should have to reimburse him through a victim’s advocacy fund. If there is not one, then they should have some kind of fund that will take care of situations like this. This should never have happened. The state should reimburse those who lost the property and then make the perpetrator pay them or spend more time in prison.

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    • RamonPreston
      Posted on May 22, 2012 at 7:30pm

      What have you been smoking??

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  • Mark0331
    Posted on May 22, 2012 at 3:04pm

    Greedy thief…put him in leg irons…steal my car out of my driveway, all you would get is lead in your chest.

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