COLORADO (KOAA) — Colorado State Patrol has relaunched a program that supports victims of motor vehicle theft.
The Auto Theft Victim Assistance Program has been made possible again through a grant opportunity, in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA).
CSP says that this is the third year in a row that their Patrol Victim's Services Unit has been given this funding, "a distinction no other state can claim."
Residents who are victims of auto theft could receive financial compensation to offset some of the costs that come with car theft.
They say that the program intends to help residents who are subjected to unexpected costs with car theft, typically relating to the car's recovery.
CSP says some expenses that victims may have reimbursed include;
- Alternative transportation
- Public transportation
- Ride-share services
- Rental vehicle services
- Cleaning and sanitation fees
- Towing and storage fees
- Vehicle repair reimbursement
- Steering wheel locks and theft prevention devices
State patrol says that the state's investment in technology has contributed to the high percentage of stolen cars being recovered. They say that over 80% of stolen cars are consistently recovered each year.
This means that if your car was stolen, there's a likely chance that it will be recovered, and CSP wants to help with any unexpected costs to help minimize the impact that car theft may have had on your life.
If you're a Colorado resident and your registered, insured car was stolen, you can visit CATPA's Victims Assistance website to view a list of resources and complete an application to determine assistance eligibility.
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