Category: Press Releases
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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles in Denver in early 2023
The below Top Ten Stolen Vehicles in the Denver Metro Area lists the top stolen vehicles by make, model and year.
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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/
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2022 COLORADO AUTO THEFT ANNUAL REPORT
Download the FULL Report HERE AUTO THEFT INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION CENTER (ATICC) (U) Purpose: The Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC) is a Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) funded initiative that serves the Colorado auto theft law enforcement community. ATICC provides information, intelligence, and analytical judgments on the occurrence of auto theft and its related…
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Free CatETCH labels for Catalytic Converters
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to combat catalytic converter theft and will be distributing free CatETCH labels to community members. The CatETCH labels each have a unique identifying number that can be applied to a catalytic converter by the vehicle owner or a mechanic. Catalytic…