El Paso County Sheriff's officials said they arrested two people in connection to a "chop shop" operation in Socorro.
On Jan. 29, deputies went to Sierra Metals on the 200 block of Horizon Boulevard in reference to a recovered stolen vehicle.
The victim told deputies that their vehicle was inside Sierra Metals, was damaged and missing parts.
The vehicle was reported stolen on Jan. 28, officials said.
As a result of the investigation, the property owner, Jaime Gandara, and office manager, Jennifer Martinez, were arrested for fraudulent transfer of a motor vehicle.
Martinez, 25, was also charged with false report to a peace officer.
Gandara, 39, was booked with bail set at $20,000, and Martinez's bail totaled $35,000.
Officials said a third person was also arrested, but information was not released because of the ongoing investigation.
.
You're Almost Done!
Select a display name and password
{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* socialRegistration_displayName *} {* socialRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Tell us about yourself
{* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* agreeToTerms *}