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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Establishment of the Auto Crime Unit to combat vehicle-related crimes
4:31:28
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DA Clark announces the creation of an Auto Crime Unit to address the high number of vehicle-related crimes in the Bronx and requests additional resources for this initiative.
- The unit is being established in response to the disproportionate number of grand larceny auto (GLA) crimes in the Bronx
- It will focus on investigating vehicles stolen out of state that are resold or shipped overseas
- The unit aims to address the theft of cars, tires, mirrors, and catalytic converters, which significantly impact Bronx residents' daily lives
- Clark requests the assignment of more ADAs and investigators to this unit
Darcel Clark
4:31:28
We're building a auto crime unit in response to the disproportionate number of grand larceny auto crimes, GLAs, that are occurring in the Bronx.
4:31:38
The borough is the hub for vehicles stolen out of state that are resold or put into shipping containers sent overseas.
4:31:47
People are tired of their cars, tires, mirrors, and catalytic converters being stolen.
4:31:55
Currently, a number of major investigations underway.
4:32:00
Auto crimes affect Bronxites who need their vehicles every day to travel to work, medical appointments, and to take their children to school.