Redmond Police Arrest Man in Vehicle Theft Ring

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  Redmond Police arrested Tyrone Fareed, 28, of Burien, on Aug. 26“After months of investigation, Redmond Police detectives arrested 28-year-old Tyrone Fareed of Burien on Aug. 26 in connection with multiple vehicle theft cases across the Puget Sound region.”
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  Tyrone Fareed was arrested for multiple vehicle thefts across the Puget Sound region“After months of investigation, Redmond Police detectives arrested 28-year-old Tyrone Fareed of Burien on Aug. 26 in connection with multiple vehicle theft cases across the Puget Sound region.”
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  Tyrone Fareed allegedly used fraudulent checks to purchase vehicles listed online“He allegedly provided sellers with fraudulent checks before taking possession of the vehicles.”
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  Tyrone Fareed took possession of vehicles without legitimate payment“He allegedly provided sellers with fraudulent checks before taking possession of the vehicles.”
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  Tyrone Fareed faces charges including Theft of a Motor Vehicle“Fareed was arrested in Bellevue and booked on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Forgery, and Trafficking of Stolen Property in the First Degree.”
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  Tyrone Fareed faces charges including Forgery“Fareed was arrested in Bellevue and booked on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Forgery, and Trafficking of Stolen Property in the First Degree.”
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  Tyrone Fareed faces charges including Trafficking of Stolen Property in the First Degree“Fareed was arrested in Bellevue and booked on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Forgery, and Trafficking of Stolen Property in the First Degree.”
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  Tyrone Fareed was arrested in Bellevue“Fareed was arrested in Bellevue and booked on charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Forgery, and Trafficking of Stolen Property in the First Degree.”
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  Tyrone Fareed has multiple outstanding felony warrants“He also had multiple outstanding felony warrants.”
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  Redmond Police credited Kirkland Police, U. S. Marshals, and Washington State Department of Corrections for assistance“Redmond Police would like to thank the Kirkland Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, and Washington State Department of Corrections for their assistance with the investigation and arrest.”
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  The department provided tips to sellers“Tips for Selling a Vehicle OnlineOnline marketplaces can be a convenient way to sell a vehicle, but sellers should take precautions to protect themselves from fraudulent checks and other scams.Redmond Police recommends the following:Verify payment before handing over the keys. Contact your bank directly to confirm that a check is legitimate and the funds have fully cleared.Be cautious of cashier's checks. Even checks that appear official can be fraudulent. Do not rely solely on how authentic a check looks.Complete the transaction at your bank. Meeting at your bank may allow you to verify funds and complete the transaction in a safer environment.Do not hand over the vehicle based on a pending deposit or screenshot. A deposit appearing in your account does not always mean the funds have fully cleared.Keep possession of the vehicle and keys until payment has been verified.Document the transaction. Keep records of communications, payment information, and the bill of sale. Photograph the buyer's driver's license when appropriate and lawful.Remove the vehicle's license plates before completing the sale, as required by Washington law.Trust your instincts. Pressure to complete a sale quickly, refusal to meet at a bank, or last-minute changes to the payment method may be warning signs of a potential scam.”
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  Sellers were advised to verify payment with banks“Verify payment before handing over the keys. Contact your bank directly to confirm that a check is legitimate and the funds have fully cleared.”
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  Sellers were advised to avoid cashier's checksNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Sellers were advised to complete transactions at banks“Complete the transaction at your bank. Meeting at your bank may allow you to verify funds and complete the transaction in a safer environment.”
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  Sellers were advised to document all steps to prevent fraud“Document the transaction. Keep records of communications, payment information, and the bill of sale. Photograph the buyer's driver's license when appropriate and lawful.”