On January 29, 2026, Northeast Crime Response Team responded to a FLOCK hit on a stolen Mercedes GLE that was stolen from the DFW Airport. Through proactive police work, officers located the vehicle near Audelia Road and Walnut Street. Officers were able to take the suspect, Loi Lien, 35, who was asleep in the vehicle into custody without incident.
Officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle and found property belonging to Lien. During the search of Lien’s property, officers found evidence tied to additional criminal activity involving mail theft.
The detailed work by officers not only led to multiple felony charges but also provided critical evidence that directly assisted the U.S. Postal Inspectors with an ongoing investigation. Their diligence and attention to detail help strengthened another agency’s case and demonstrated outstanding teamwork and professionalism.
Lien was transported to the Dallas County Jail and charged with:
- Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV)
- Possession of Identifiers
- Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument
- Poss CS PG 1 < 1 Gram
- Theft warrant from Collin County