Central Fresno car thief running chop shop arrested

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police say they have arrested a prolific car thief running a chop shop in central Fresno.

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.