Auto theft articles
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Canada announces 'National Action Plan' on auto theft
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. The Canadian government announced Monday what it calls a National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. It includes a number of new laws aimed at disrupting the operations of thieves in the midst of an auto theft crisis. “We’re here on Victoria Day because we take this issue extremely seriously. We know the challenge is […]
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PD: 1 arrested, 1 wanted in McAllen auto theft investigation
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police have arrested one man and are searching for a person of interest linked to an auto theft. On May 17, the victim reported to police that his Chevrolet pick-up truck had been stolen from the 100 block of E. Ridge Road, according to a release from the McAllen Police []
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California advances legislation cracking down on stolen goods resellers and auto theft
The California Senate approved a bipartisan package of 15 bills Wednesday that would increase penalties for organized crime rings, expand drug court programs and close a legal loophole to make it easier to prosecute auto thefts. One proposal would require large online marketplaces — like eBay and Amazon — to verify the identities of sellers who make at least $5,000 profit in a year, an attempt to shut down an easy way to sell stolen goods. CALIFORNIA LAWMAKER'S MIC CUT OFF WHILE READING BILL TO...