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Assessment of Motor Vehicle Thefts in Colorado 2018
The Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC) has prepared the following assessment regarding the occurrence of motor vehicle theft in Colorado, during the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Data used in this report is sourced from the Colorado Stolen Vehicle Database Repository administered by the ATICC. The repository contains records of … Continued
Coloradans Against Auto Theft, Law Enforcement & Community Partners Join Forces for Summer Auto Theft Prevention Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annie Coghill, 303-547-6692 Carole Walker, Coloradans Against Auto Theft Chair, 303-790-0216 Twitter: @StopAutoTheftCO Facebook: @ColoradansAgainstAutoTheft Coloradans Against Auto Theft, Law Enforcement & Community Partners Join Forces for Summer Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Statewide Campaign Reminds…
Is your car one of Denver’s most stolen?
It’s a top 10 list you don’t want to be associated with. Source: 9 News – Denver, CO
Neighborhood Where Deputy Was killed is Colorado Springs’ Auto-Theft Central
The apartment complex where El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Micah Flick was killed during an attempted auto-theft arrest is at the heart of a city neighborhood most afflicted by motor vehicle thefts in 2016, a Gazette analysis of the latest…
‘Kilo Car’ Covered With Fake Heroin And Fentanyl As Warning To Drivers
DENVER – Police departments and organizations in Denver trying to reduce car thefts unveiled a “Kilo Car” covered in fake drugs this week to highlight the problem of stolen vehicles across the state leading to other serious crimes. “I think that it’s making a statement,” said Jill Blake, while walking by the display. “If you let … Continued
Assessment of Motor Vehicle Thefts in Colorado 2017
The Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC) has prepared the following assessment regarding the occurrence of motor vehicle theft in Colorado, during the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Data used in this report is sourced from the Colorado Stolen Vehicle Database Repository administered by the ATICC. The repository contains records of … Continued
When ‘Puffers’ are Stolen, the Community Pays
There’s good news and bad news for Puebloans who have their running and unattended vehicles stolen by opportunistic thieves. The good news is the vehicle owner likely won’t have to pay higher insurance rates or premiums on their comprehensive insurance,…
Law Enforcement & Community Partners Join Forces for Colorado Puffer Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Krista Silano, 303-832-2700 ext. 211 Carole Walker, Coloradans Against Auto Theft Chair, 303-790-0216 Twitter: @StopAutoTheftCO Facebook: @ColoradansAgainstAutoTheft Law Enforcement & Community Partners Join Forces for Colorado Puffer Week Statewide “Puffer Week” Campaign Reminds Coloradans that…
Denver Couple Has Two Cars Stolen in Four Months
SOURCE: 9NEWS.com :: The most recent theft happened one morning in December in the back alley of Nate and Vanessa Boyer’s Highlands home. Someone drove off with Nate’s Dodge Rebel pickup, which he runs a construction business out of. “It was about 7 in the morning and I was just making coffee. And I heard … Continued
Denver Saw Big 2017 Jumps In Car Thefts, Meth Arrests
SOURCE: Colorado Public Radio :: Denver is dealing with double-digit increases in car thefts and meth arrests — and experts say the two are linked. According to Denver Police Department data, in 2017 there were 5,371 car thefts, up 13 percent over 2016. Methamphetamine arrests are up 31 percent in 2017, with police reporting 1,171 … Continued
2017 Top Ten Stolen Vehicles in Colorado by Theft Area
The following information contains vehicle thefts in Colorado for the date parameters: January 1 – December 31, 2017. Source: Auto Theft Intelligence Coordination Center (ATICC) Repository
Denver Police again warns drivers against ‘puffing’ their vehicles this winter
DENVER – Temperatures are finally dropping in the Denver metro area, which is a good thing for our mountains but a bad thing for people who “puff” their vehicles during the winter months. That’s why the Denver Police Department is…
DORA Releases CATPA Legislative Review
Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) 2017 Sunset Review: The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority and the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Board SUMMARY What is it? The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) program was created by the General Assembly…
If You Knew Where Auto Theft Ended, Would You Start Locking Your Car?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Megan Tobias, 303-832-2700 ext. 214 Carole Walker, Coloradans Against Auto Theft Chair, 303-790-0216 Twitter: @StopAutoTheftCO Facebook: @ColoradansAgainstAutoTheft If You Knew Where Auto Theft Ended, Would You Start Locking Your Car? An Average of 347 Vehicles are…
Key Taken During Puffer Theft Likely Used To Enter House
Denver, Colo - One man is in custody and another on the run after entering a Denver home Tuesday morning using a key stolen from a puffer SUV. Denver police said a black Yukon was stolen last Friday when it was left running outside a house on the 2700 block of South Depew Street. Then, just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, two men used a key likely from the stolen vehicle to enter the home. Read the full story here »
Aurora Police Go Out On Puffer Patrol
Aurora, Colo - It can be tempting to warm up your car on cold days like Tuesday morning. But you would be breaking the law if you did. Dozens of people learned that the hard way in Aurora as officers…
2016 Puffer Week Combines Education and Enforcement to Combat Auto Theft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holly Franklin, 303-832-2700 ext. 221 Carole Walker, Coloradans Against Auto Theft Chair, 303-790-0216 Twitter: @StopAutoTheftCO Facebook: ColoradansAgainstAutoTheft 2016 Puffer Week Combines Education and Enforcement to Combat Auto Theft New Auto Theft Poll: Majority of Coloradans agree leaving…
Brighton police capture man who led police on chase in stolen car
Brighton, Colo - Police announced Saturday night they had arrested a 24-year-old man they believe drove a stolen Lexus into a patrol car while escaping and then stole a pickup after he crashed the first stolen car. Cesar Irreza is…
Colorado Springs homicide victim’s vehicle stolen, recovered in Cañon City
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — A vehicle stolen from a Colorado Springs homicide victim was found in Cañon City Tuesday, according to police. Cañon City police said around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, an officer spotted a “suspicious vehicle” in the parking lot…
Puffer Week reminds motorists of dangers of ‘puffing’
DENVER - Coloradans Against Auto Theft and Colorado Auto Theft Investigators once again teamed up for this year's "Puffer Week." The week-long statewide awareness and enforcement push aims to educate the public about the risks, dangers and heightened crime associated with auto theft, specifically "puffers" - cars left running unattended. Read the full story here »
Man Who Had ‘Puffer’ Van Stolen Desperate To Get His Dog Back
DENVER (CBS4) – A man is searching for his dog that was stolen along with his van. He wanted to tell his story so that other people won’t leave their cars running, or “puffing,” when it’s cold. Scott Hills has blanketed the area where his van was stolen with signs and pictures of his dog, Arrow. He’s offering a $100 reward just to get his dog back. He says the van isn’t even important to him — it’s Arrow that…
Schools take precautions while police search for people who stole a puffer car
DENVER - Three Denver schools briefly enacted security protocols while Denver Police searched the area for suspects who abandoned a stolen vehicle. The car was dumped along South Sheridan Boulevard, south of West Yale Avenue. Officers believe the suspects left…
Protect Your Cars from Being Stolen
During the winter months many of us leave our keys in the car to warm up or because we are running inside for a quick moment. Experts say the number of cars stolen because of puffing increase this time of…
Colorado organization hosting social media contest to combat auto theft
Coloradans Against Auto Theft has launched a social media contest to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving running cars unattended. They're asking Coloradans to post a photo of how they warm up with their cars in the morning. It…
