A search warrant reveals that some suspects from two North Texas auto theft cases — estimated at a combined value of $4 million — were connected. On paper, it has not evolved into a criminal charge.

Stephen Howell has a hard act to follow. His father, Dave Howell, worked at the Plano Police Department for 44 years and was the founding detective for the department's auto theft division.

His son, Stephen, is now the detective chasing down suspected car thieves.

"Yeah, well, he would say that," Howell said.

Luxury thefts draw federal attention

Stephen Howell is just as busy as his father, if not busier, especially with luxury car and truck rings making their way to his desk. In June, a man had his Rolls-Royce Spectre stolen in the Legacy West area.

A search warrant obtained by CBS N

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