Maurizio Percan, the mastermind of the most sophisticated auto-parts theft ring in American history, netted $14 million in three years while dealing only in stolen airbags.

Brash and audacious, Percan set up an elaborate front for his operation; an auto parts store in the Bronx that played by the book.

Percan fooled police for years while operating a business that stole more than 5000 cars every year. He became so successful that he was even able to drive up the market for his own product and sold airbags to customers from whom he had stolen.

After half a dozen attempts to get close to him, investigators finally arrested Percan on his honeymoon in Hawaii.