The indictment ties 52 car thefts and break-ins to 13 alleged members of a ring that called itself "CC Boyz" -- CC standing for "car checking," which is what they are accused of doing in high-end neighborhoods, looking for unlocked doors, mirrors not folded in, wallets inside, or, in some cases, the whole car.

Over a dozen alleged gang members are off the streets after an extensive investigation into a high-tech vehicle theft and credit card fraud operation. On Tuesday, Suffolk County officials announced a 250-count indictment charging 13 defendants for allegedly taking part in an organized ring responsible for a string of 52 car break-ins over the past