Suspected ATV thief burns down building in an attempt to conceal his theft

Police say a man is wanted for stealing multiple all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and a motorcycle from Viva Power Sports. The business is located at 1045 Magruder in Central El Paso.

After allegedly stealing five vehicles, police say the suspect noticed security cameras on a neighboring business and set the building on fire in attempt to destroy the footage.

The five vehicles reportedly stolen are a 2018, Red, Polaris ATV; a 2018, White, Yamaha Quad ATV; a 2018, Blue, Yamaha Quad ATV; a 2016, Yellow, Polaris ATV; a 2015, Black, BMW motorcycle.

Police say the suspect cut through a chain linked fence to gain access to the vehicles. He reportedly drove off with the vehicles in the early morning hours of Monday, July 23rd 2018 in a white, Ford F-250.

Investigators believe the man is also responsible for thefts at Santa Teresa Motorsports and Las Cruces Motorsports.

Anyone with information on the truck used in the crimes or suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-8477(TIPS), or report it online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.

All images in this article are courtesy of Crime Stoppers of El Paso.