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September 27, 2007 
 
Three Arrested for Auto Theft
 
Davey Yang, 25 Tony Ly, 26 Yee Thor, 31
 
On September 3, 2007, at approximately 11:00 am, Mr. Yang Lor of Airport Rhodhiss Road, reported to the Burke County Sheriff's Office that someone had stolen his 1995 Acura Integra. 
 
The case was turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division, and after a three week investigation, the three subjects named above were arrested in connection with the theft of Mr. Lor's vehicle.
 
On September 18, 2007, around 6:00 pm, investigators located the vehicle on Summers Road in Morganton. The vehicle had been stripped and was being stored in a private garage. Investigators were able to identify three suspects in the case and warrants were issued.
 
Mr. Davey Yang was arrested on September 25, 2007 in connection with the case. He was charged with one count of larceny of a motor vehicle and one count of possession of stolen goods. He is being held in the Burke County Jail under a $20,000 secured bond. First court appearance is set for September 26, 2007.
 
Mr. Tony Ly was arrested at the same time and placed in jail on the same charges in connection with the case. He is also being held in the Burke County Jail under a $20,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is September 26, 2007.
 
On September 27, 2007, at approximately 10:00 am, Mr. Yee Thor was also arrested in connection with this case. Mr. Yang is being held in the Burke County Jail under a $10,000 secured bond. First court appearance is set for September 28, 2007.
 
This case is still under investigation and additional suspects could be arrested.
 
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