CONTACT: CSP PIO 303-239-4583
This year Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (CATI) is designating the week of January 10-16 as “Puffer Week.” CATI is working in conjunction with Denver Metro Auto Theft Team (DMATT), Jefferson County Regional Auto Theft Team (JCRATT), Northern Colorado Regional Auto Theft Team (NCRATT), Southwest Auto Theft Team (SWATT), Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to increase awareness about auto theft and prevent future crime. Law enforcement agencies are asked to concentrate efforts on enforcing the unattended motor vehicle statute (C.R.S. 42-4-1206) by giving warnings and/or citations to motorists that leave their cars running unattended. CATI will keep track of the number of contacts that local law enforcement makes throughout the week and report those statistics.
According to national statistics, a motor vehicle is stolen approximately every 26 seconds in the United States.
AUTO THEFT PREVENTION TIPS
ü Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running
ü Always remove your keys from the ignition and the interior of your vehicle
ü Remove your valuables from your vehicle when it is unoccupied
ü Always close and secure your garage door with the engine off
ü Always report suspicious activity to the police
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Colorado State Patrol - Public Affairs Unit
303-239-4583
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