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What is NMVTIS you ask?
According to the website, The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is, among other things, a tool that
assists local, state, and federal law enforcement in investigating, deterring, and preventing vehicle-related crimes.
Please visit the website to learn more about NMVTIS and its Benefits to Law Enforcement.
Cross Plains Vehicle Burglary Bandit CAPTURED In Georgia. July 20, 2021, https://smokeybarn.com/
reports the elusive thief was caught in Georgia after a string of thefts from motor vehicles, shopliftings, and vehicle
thefts.
Amazon truck stolen during delivery on Nashville’s Music Row. July 23, 2021, https://www.wkrn.com/
reports while the delivery driver was making deliveries the suspect stole it and claimed he only did so someone
else would not.
Ambulance hijacked at gunpoint while patient and EMT were in the back, Texas cops say. July 23, 2021,
https://www.yahoo.com/ reports the suspect appeared to be under the influence after being taken in to custody
without incident.
Keyless cars now make up HALF of all vehicles stolen despite being 1% of cars on the road as thieves use
new technology to target owners. July22, 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ reports that this issue continues to
increase even as a gang was recently sentenced to up to 23 years in prison.
Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iaati.org.
• Dealer Fraud Prevention and Awareness Worksheet
• Fraud Prevention and Awareness-Dealer Offsite Delivery Checklist
• NCTFF-National Cargo Theft Prevention Task Force
• VEHICLE RENTAL/LEASING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: A FORCE MULTIPLIER
• TSA Rental Truck Brochure
• NHTSA “Preventing Auto Theft” Video (Please use and share)
• NHTSA “Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft” social graphics (Please use and share)
• Car Rental Security Contacts
• FBI Auto Theft Training Video
• A Guide to Vehicle Crimes Analysis
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