The men allegedly used a laptop computer to reprogram the targeted vehicles' electronic security so their key worked. Arce's lawyer didn't return a message seeking comment Friday.

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Houston police say they've arrested two men accused of using pirated computer software to steal more than 100 vehicles that likely ended up in Mexico.

Michael Arce, 24, and Jesse Zelaya, 22, focused on new Jeep and Dodge vehicles, which attract big money on the black market in Mexico, authorities said. The men allegedly used a laptop computer to ...

The men allegedly used a laptop computer to reprogram the targeted vehicles’ electronic security so their own key worked.

The men allegedly used a laptop computer to reprogram the targeted vehicles' electronic security so their own key worked.

Two men jailed in Houston and accused of using pirated computer software to steal more than 100 vehicles may have exploited an electronic vulnerability to advance auto theft into high-tech crime.

HOUSTON (AP) — Two men jailed in Houston and accused of using pirated computer software to steal more than 100 vehicles may have exploited an electronic vulnerability to advance auto theft into ...