Author: Cale Gould
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Woman Shot Attempting to Recover Her Stolen Vehicle
A woman was shot after she discovered her 2020 Silver Kia Optima had been stolen and used an air tag to track it down Sunday night, according to the Aurora Police Department. Read the full story Here A stark reminder to never approach a stolen car without the assistance of local law enforcement.
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Motor Vehicle Theft Nexus to Record Drug Bust
Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT) has a role to play in nearly every crime. Drug trafficking is no exception. The West Metro Drug Task Force recorded one of their biggest busts ever, and those indicted also face charges of MVT. Read the full story Here.
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Colorado Auto Theft Laws are Changing – CSP is Ready, are You?
June 23, 2023 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office CSP_PublicAffairs@state.co.us 303-239-4583 Colorado Auto Theft Laws are Changing Colorado State Patrol is Ready, Are You? (COLORADO) – On June 2, 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 2023-097 which will soon go into effect on July 1. The Colorado Revised…
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Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft Turns Violent
A man in Connecticut was assaulted when accidentally discovering two men likely intending to steal his catalytic converter. The victim was hit with a handgun before the assailants took his wallet and left. A stark reminder to never confront a catalytic converter thief. Full story Here.
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Denver Gazette Highlights Auto Theft Reductions in Colorado
The Denver Gazette follows up on the Q1 stats release from the Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, an in depth interview and detailed look at the changing landscape of auto theft in Colorado. Read the full story Here.
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CATPA Releases Q1 2023 Theft Stats
May 18, 2023 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office CSP_PublicAffairs@state.co.us 303-239-4583 2023 Auto Theft Trending Down – But It’s Still Not Time to Relax (COLORADO) – A sliver of blue sky seems to be appearing, in what has been a growing storm of negative auto theft news in Colorado. The first…
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Catalytic Converter Theft Related Arrest Made in Illinois
As a signal to catalytic converter thieves across the nation, arrests and investigations continue to make national news. The latest of which is 600+ catalytic converters found on a Cook County property result in an arrest for violation of metal recycling records law, metal recycling law, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Read the full…
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Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Indicted
An insight into the illicit trade of stolen catalytic converters, learn more about what happens in the life cycle of a stolen catalytic converter. Full Story Here
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Stolen Colorado Car Causes Havoc in Wyo
A pair of Colorado thieves used a stolen car to go on a crime spree in Wyoming. Help us stop secondary crimes, Lock Your Car and Take Your Keys. Every Time. And for vehicles that are over five years old, on the top ten most targeted vehicle list, or if you live in a auto…
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Free Steering Wheel Locks for Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority is pleased to announce that we are a participating organization within the Hyundai and Kia efforts to dispel targeted thefts against their vehicles. Contact us via cdps_CATPA@state.co.us to learn more about how you may qualify for this program Hyundai and Kia are giving away free steering wheel locks,…
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Possible Relief for Recent Victims of Catalytic Converter Theft
The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, in cooperation with the Colorado State Legislature, has authorized a financial aid program to assist persons who had catalytic converters stolen in Colorado from their vehicles for a limited time, called the Catalytic Converter Assistance Program. Under this legislation, eligible individuals may receive financial assistance toward the replacement of…
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Colorado State Patrol and State Partners Provide Information on Targeted Vehicle Theft Prevention
(COLORADO) – A recent analysis by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and its partners the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has resulted in the necessary effort to alert consumers of targeted threats against certain motor vehicles. Most of the vehicles…
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Denver Police Announce Stolen Vehicle Tracking Program
Denver – Friday, March 3, 2023 – Today, the Denver Police Department (DPD) announced a new program to combat auto thefts – DenverTrack. The DenverTrack program works with any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market devices, and GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices to track stolen vehicles in real time. The program requires vehicle…
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CSP: secure your vehicles, car theft on the rise
https://ourcommunitynow.com/news-local/csp-secure-your-vehicles-car-theft-on-the-rise
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Auto Theft is Up and Its Time to Protect Yourself
CSP and CATPA Release 2022 Data (COLORADO) – Vehicle theft has taken center stage in conversations for many Coloradoans this past year. With auto theft continuing to rise, the Colorado State Patrol and The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) want to provide information and tools to help you protect your vehicle and help us…
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Auto theft up across the state, Colorado State Patrol advises drivers how to protect their cars
Auto theft up across the state, Colorado State Patrol advises drivers how to protect their cars
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CSP: secure your vehicles, car theft on the rise
https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/csp-secure-your-vehicles-car-theft-on-the-rise/