Breaking into your car takes seconds. So does preventing it.
July: National Auto Theft Prevention Month; Auto Theft Rises in Colorado for 6th Consecutive Year
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 Promote Common Sense Tips to Help Prevent Auto Theft Denver, Colo. (July 9, 2019) — Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT), along with law enforcement and community partners, … Continued
National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2018 Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released their 2018 Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report on June 25, 2019.According to the report, of the seven Colorado Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), five of them were above the national MSA theft rate in 2018 –…
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…
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…
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 full year for which census data was available. Murray Hill Apartments, at Murray Boulevard and … Continued
‘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…
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…
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 Cars Left Running Unattended are an Easy Steal Denver, Colo. (Jan. 22, 2017) — Coloradans … 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 to enable law enforcement agencies or other qualified applicants to apply for grants to assist … Continued
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 Stolen in Colorado Each Week. Coloradans Against Auto Theft’s New Campaign Reminds Drivers of the … Continued
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 being investigated for multiple possible violations, according to a Brighton police news release. The convicted car thief is on probation, according to court records. A witness called police at 5:45 p.m. Friday after spotting a fugitive driving a stolen white…
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 of the Walmart. The officer tried to pull the vehicle over, but it left the area. Police investigated further and learned the vehicle was stolen, and was wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Colorado Springs. Read the full story…
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…
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…
Remote starters could be answer to rash of “puffer” thefts in Longmont
It's a frigid northern Colorado winter morning and the temperature hovers close to zero. In order to give the seat warmers a chance to get nice and toasty, you turn on the car and walk back inside to drink the…
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 year. Carole Walker with Coloradans Against Auto Theft spoke with us about ways to keep your car protected from thieves. Read the full story here »
