Albuquerque auto dealer accused of buying stolen vehicles, swapping VINs

Albuquerque Journal, By Gregory R.C. Hasman, January 25, 2025

An area auto dealer is accused of buying stolen vehicles from out of state and then swapping the vehicle identification numbers on them.

Keven Jovani Miranda Gutierrez, 20, of Albuquerque is charged with operating a chop shop and receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle.

Miranda Gutierrez is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. His attorney could not be reached.

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to identify Miranda Gutierrez through law enforcement databases and social media, according to a criminal complaint filed at Metropolitan Court.

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