Overview

• Brian Chacon, 34, who ran Eagle Wing Towing in Aurora, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle theft, forgery and operating a chop shop as part of a plea agreement.
• Investigators say he used his tow truck between April 2023 and February 2024 to take unoccupied cars and quickly sell them, with more than 80 vehicles moved to salvage yards.
• At least 48 vehicles were confirmed stolen, and another 29 sales could not be verified because investigators were unable to locate the most recent owners.
• Detectives cited court-authorized GPS tracking on his tow truck and Flock license plate cameras as key evidence tying the operation together.
• The district attorney’s office said child sexual abuse material counts were dismissed in the plea, and officials urged tighter rules for titles and VIN checks at salvage yards.