Author: Cale Gould
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2025 Auto Theft Annual Report
(COLORADO) – Building off the earlier press release citing continued auto theft reductions, the Colorado State Patrol business unit, the Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC), completed their annual statistical review of all Statewide auto theft data.Information like this allows critical decision makers to understand the crime of auto theft on both a macro and…
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Colorado Shares Emerging Technology for Vehicle Theft Forensics
The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force are proud to unveil the newest tool in forensic crime investigation. The BlindSite Scene from Smytec is a handheld, portable forensic camera designed to law enforcement to detect and capture evidence—such as latent fingerprints (invisible or hidden impressions left on surfaces…
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Colorado Shares Preliminary 2025 Auto Theft Information
Colorado Continues to Drive Down Auto Theft in 2025 This marks three consecutive years of decline (COLORADO) – Colorado is starting the New Year with some good news – the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and the Colorado State Patrol are pleased to announce that Colorado saw further reductions of auto theft in 2025.…
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Colorado Continues Rapid Decline in Catalytic Converter Theft Rates
Colorado is happy to report that amongst concentrated efforts from legislative changes, enforcement operations, and a strong effort from the recycling industry; catalytic converter thefts continue to decline. While the economic impact of catalytic converter thefts remain impactful to those victims, Colorado is happy to report there are less victims so far this year than…
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Attorney General Announce Indictment of Western Slope Auto Theft and Forgery Ring
Aug. 12, 2025 (DENVER) – The statewide grand jury returned a 51-count indictment charging seven individuals in an auto theft ring that impacted communities in Mesa and Garfield counties and nearby parts of Utah between October 2021 and May 2024. More info at the direct Attorney General’s press release, available Here.
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2024 Annual Report – Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center
Colorado Auto Theft Annual Report_2024_009001 (1) Colorado State Patrol Releases Analytical Review of 2024 Auto Theft Data (COLORADO)—While deep into 2025, the Colorado State Patrol’s Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC) has dotted the I’s and crossed the T’s on its comprehensive review of Colorado’s auto theft in 2024. This extensive analytical product is…
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Colorado State Patrol Free Steering Wheel Lock FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How steering wheel locks can I have? Any Colorado resident may have up to 1 per person Where can I pick up my free steering wheel lock? Check out the handy location guide available Here . What do I need to bring? Current vehicle registration and a Colorado Driver’s License The location…
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CATPA Discusses Auto Theft with Great Day Colorado
CATPA invites you to learn more about auto theft trends in Colorado through this quick watch interview with Great Day Colorado
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Going…Going…Gone: Basic Security Practices to Fight Auto Theft
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Cale Gould CATPA Program Assistant II Statewide Public Outreach Coordinator Work (303) 656 1524 cale.gould@state.co.us | cdps_catpa@state.co.us Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Launches “Going. Going. Gone.” Campaign to Combat Auto Theft DENVER, March 25 — With the rise of auto theft incidents, the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority recognizes the…
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2023 Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center Annual Report
(COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol, Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center has released their annual report detailing the findings of auto theft incidents across Colorado. Colorado Auto Theft Annual Report_2023_FOR PUBLIC RELEASE (FLAT) Notable Findings include: Colorado witnessed a substantial improvement in statewide reported stolen vehicles, registering a notable 21% decrease in reported stolen vehicles…
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Auto Theft Down in Colorado in 2023
January 19, 2024 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT CONTACT Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority…
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Stolen Car Used in Homicide Chase
A stolen car was used in an eluding incident that began with a homicide. Full story out of Pueblo, Colorado available Here.
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National Review of Auto Theft
A comprehensive look at Auto theft across the US, click Here to watch the full video.
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CATPA Board Report Annual Summary 2022
Read more about the activities of the CATPA Board, Office, and Grantees in the calendar year, 2022 Annual Report CATPA
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Catalytic Converter Theft: Overview from NY Times
A definitive overview of the catalytic converter theft problem, and the lifespan of the metals and how the raw materials are processed. Read more.
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Catalytic Converter Thefts Down in TN: A Sign of Changing Trends?
Reports from Tennessee indicate that through the analysis of National Insurance Crime Bureau data, catalytic converter theft insurance claims are trending downward. At least in Tennessee, and maybe in Colorado as well. While the data in this study only represents insurance claims made against these thefts, the downward trend is encouraging. The important thing to…
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Denver Man Shot Trying to Recover Stolen Vehicle
A Denver man was injured via a gun shot wound while trying to recover his stolen vehicle. This highlights the dangers of confronting someone in a stolen vehicle. Always contact law enforcement if you see a stolen vehicle. Full story here.
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Colorado Cracks Down on Fake Temporary Registration
A popular “Prop document” retailer in Denver has been court ordered to stop production of their documents, and has had their assets frozen. Full story here at CBS tells the story of investigative efforts by the Colorado Department of Law.
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Minnesota Catalytic Converter Law Goes Into Affect
As more and more States create specific laws to how to handle the recycling of catalytic converters, see what Minnesota is doing Here.