HOUSTON – A massive organized theft ring involving hundreds of thousands of dollars was busted by Harris County Precinct 4, according to Constable Mark Herman.

The ring involved thefts from Target, Home Depot and Lowe's stores, deputy constables said. Stolen merchandise included items such as power tools and vacuum cleaners, according to deputy constables.

Undercover deputy constables were able to infiltrate the theft ring during a three-month criminal investigation, raiding a southwest Houston home and seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen goods on June 29, officials say. Herman said two U-Hauls full of stolen products were taken from the house in the 8600 block of Arcola Ridge Drive.

PHOTOS: Mugshots, stolen items of crime ring

Deputy constables also seized two vehicles from the home.

The accused ringleader, Andre Tan Nguyen, 42, and his wife, 41-year-old Julie Van Nguyen, would hire suspects to steal products, giving them a list of items to steal, according to investigators.

Herman said after two men were arrested in May for stealing from a Target at the Grand Parkway and Kuykendahl, investigators received information about the crime ring.

Undercover deputy constables said they then infiltrated the ring, selling the Nguyens property that they thought was stolen.

The Nguyens were arrested and are being held on $500,000 bond each.

VIDEO: Constable Herman announces theft ring bust

Herman said his investigators are working with law enforcement agencies around the state to potentially clear cases.

"We cut the head off the snake," he said.

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