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Man busted in motorcycle theft ring

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LONDON, KY (FOX19) -

A Cleves man has been busted for running a multi-state motorcycle theft investigation.

Robert Chapman, 31, of Cleves was among nine people arrested in 2011 for the alleged operation to steal and re-sell motorcycles.

The group allegedly made $2.5 million between 2000 and 2008.

Chapman motioned to change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Friday. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

According to The Ashland Independent, Chapman sold stolen bikes or their parts to purchasers through his company, TCB Customs.

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