Category: Reports
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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…