Arrests Made In ATV/Motorcycle Theft Ring

The alleged ring leader in a motorcycle/ATV theft ring has been arrested. Police said Karon Smith was behind burglaries in Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties, totaling more than $150,000. Investigators said the suspects smashed their way into businesses throughout 2019. Troopers said Smith and his group did “smash and grab” burglaries, always renting a U-Haul. Surveillance video always caught multiple suspects jumping out and smashing the business’ glass door out with a sledgehammer before stealing multiple motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATVs. Each suspect would then run out, driving the vehicles away in just three minutes. According to police, Triple A Motorsports is one of at least five other identical smash and grabs connected to Smith. In January 2019, troopers said his group stole $35,000 worth of bikes from All-Pro Motorsports in Moon Township. But that wasn’t the end. They are accused of the following burglaries: $18,000 at Triple A in March. $36,000 at West Hills Honda in April. $48,000 at Tri-State Powersports in Smith Township in July. $13,000 at Xtreme Sports in Claysville. So far, three suspects in the ring have been arrested. The Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting this case and says more arrests are coming.