Houston police detail large stolen vehicle bust, and says numbers are trending downHouston police are speaking out for the first time about a major car theft bust that allegedly stretched far beyond the city - and pulled cars in from as far away as Nebraska and Minnesota. Houston police are speaking out for the first time about a major car theft bust that allegedly stretched far beyond the city - and pulled cars in from as far away as Nebraska and Minnesota. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are speaking out for the first time about a major car theft bust that allegedly stretched far beyond the city - and pulled cars in from as far away as Nebraska and Minnesota. Despite this recent large spike, statistics show Houston's overall car theft numbers are actually down significantly compared to last year. "The General Motors vehicles, we do see those are some of our most heavily stolen vehicles," he said.