On Nov. 18, 2004, Cameron Antonio Wilkins, of Colfax, self-surrendered to CDI investigators. Wilkins was booked into the Sacramento county jail on one felony count of insurance fraud associated with the reported theft of his vehicle. Wilkins was employed as a customer service representative in Progressive Insurance’s Rancho Cordova facility.
The Sacramento County DA’s Office is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Wilkins could face up to five years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $50,000.
On Aug. 3, 2004, Wilkins reported to CHP that his 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse had been stolen from his employer’s parking lot. Later that day Wilkins provided his insurance carrier, Mercury Insurance, with a recorded statement regarding the theft of his vehicle.
The next day, however, CHP recovered Wilkins’ vehicle in Colfax and the recovering officer discovered that it had been pushed or rolled down a hill with its transmission placed in park and no signs of either forced or keyed entry. CHP subsequently contacted CDI regarding possible insurance fraud stemming from the alleged theft.
A two-month investigation by CDI alleged that Wilkins gave the vehicle’s keys to his two juvenile brothers on the night of Aug. 2, 2004, who were instructed to “get rid of” the vehicle because it had mechanical problems. Wilkins claimed he could not afford to repair it.
Later, Wilkins admitted he had his brothers dispose of his vehicle because he owed more than it was worth.
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