Officers served a search warrant at Antonio Zazueta's home last night near Shields and Maroa.
Zazueta has a history of stealing cars, including felony convictions in 2008, 2010 and 2014.
When they checked his backyard, officers say they found a stolen vehicle that had been stripped of several parts.
Zazueta was booked into the Fresno County Jail for operating a chop shop.
He was actually out on bond while he faces an active felony case for selling drugs.