Chula Vista Police say they've seen an uptick of vehicle theft over the last three years. Vehicle thefts increased by 28.5 percent in 2022.
The Chula Vista Police Department says the surveillance tool will help the department combat the rampant vehicle theft in the city.CHULA VISTA, Calif. — The Chula Vista City Council has approved over 100 automated license plate readers to be installed in the city.
Vehicle thefts increased by 28.5% in 2022. Vehicle accessory theft, which includes catalytic converters, is up by 42%. More than 800 vehicles have been stolen this year so far.The grant will fund a detective position to investigate the crimes, new vehicles, and the installation of 150 license plate cameras around the city.
“The cameras will protect the residents of Chula Vista," said one couple whose home was burglarized by an organized crime group. Among the speakers, was Maya Millette's sister, Maricris Drouaillet. Millette vanished from her Chula vista home in 2021, Drouaillet insists that the cameras could’ve helped police in their investigation into her sister’s disappearance.
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