Antioch Police locate 92 stolen cars in first 19 days of October
93rd stolen vehicle stopped on Wednesday; motor vehicle thefts already more than last year with two-and-a-half months remaining, continue to increase year after year
By Allen D. Payton
According to a Facebook post on the Antioch Police Department page, “Your Antioch Patrol Officers and CSO’s have been busy in October! In the first 19 days of this month, they have located 92 stolen cars and returned them to their owners! They made multiple ARRESTS of car thieves and are not slowing down!
We hear you, and we are working 24/7 to slow the uptick in car thefts in our area. Together we can tackle any problem!”
A 93rd stolen vehicle was stopped on Railroad Avenue near A Street and the driver was arrested on Wednesday, according to Captain Joe Vigil.
According to the APD Crime Statistics, so far this year, through September there have been 1,292 motor vehicle thefts in Antioch surpassing last year’s total. Plus, the 93 in October brings the total to 1,385.
That compares to 1,245 in 2023 when it increased by 91.5% over 2022 when 650 motor vehicle thefts occurred in Antioch and 552 in 2021.
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Arresting officer & stolen car suspect arrested 10-23-24 APD
APD Crime Stats MVThefts 2024
Stolen vehicle stopped driver arrested 10-23-24 ADPayton
