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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.




         Denver-area auto thefts continue to surge.  Here are the most-stolen cars of 2021’s first quarter.
         April 27, 2021, https://www.denverpost.com/ reports 114% in crease in vehicle thefts between Jan. 1 and March 31st.
         It also list the top 10 stolen vehicles for the area and time period.

         7 accused of running car insurance fraud ring in Fargo.  April 22, 2021, https://www.grandforksherald.com/
         reports the suspects would take out policies on vehicles they did not even own and claim accidents.

         3-year-old girl is safe in car seat after thief takes, abandons vehicle.  April 26, 2021,
         https://www.providencejournal.com/ reports that the vehicle was left idling while the mother went in to a store.  The
         child and vehicle were recovered nearby.  Suspect not located at this time.

         Vehicle theft suspect is arrested, but then he escapes by driving away in officer’s vehicle. April 18, 2021,
         https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/ reports he was handcuffed and placed in the back of the police vehicle.
         Suspect was able to kick through the safety bar and was able to get in the front seat.




         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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