Category: Auto Theft News
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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…