According to new FBI statistics, Colorado now leads the nation in auto theft per capita. And in terms of cities, Denver is second only to Bakersfield, California. via RussellHaythorn
“We’re seeing a lot of catalytic converter theft,” said owner Shiju Thomas. “They can get in with a Sawzall and just cut downstream and upstream of the cat, grab it, and they can be out within 30 to 45 seconds. Even if someone is caught on video, there’s only so much a police officer can do.”
“You’ve got to start with the basic steps. Start by locking your car and taking your keys with you every time,” said Cale Gould, public outreach program assistant with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority.“You’re leaving three cars out on the street and there’s nothing in your garage except junk,” Gould said. “I make space for my car every time because it’s a lot safer in my garage than out on the street.
But Denver District Attorney Beth McCann fires back at those critics. She points to two recent busts of major auto theft rings — each with nearly a dozen people indicted.
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