Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Reduce Vehicle Theft

Who:  The Richmond Police Department, Virginia State Police and the Virginia State Corporation Commission — Bureau of Insurance collaborates with multiple regional jurisdictions to reduce vehicle theft through an awareness campaign. Chesterfield County Police, Hanover County Police, Henrico County Police, Hopewell Police, New Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Petersburg Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the non-profit Drive Smart Virginia are all participating.

Hear from: Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith
                   Chesterfield County Police Chief Jeffrey S. Katz
                   Henrico County Police Chief Eric D. English
                   Virginia State Police Superintendent Colonel Gary T. Settle
                   Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott A. White

What:  The Richmond Police Department announces a multi-agency collaboration to raise public awareness around the rise in vehicle thefts in Central Virginia.

Local, state and regional agencies partner to share a united message in the Love My Ride campaign, which encourages Virginians to take simple steps to prevent vehicle theft. The campaign also is a reminder about the insurance implications of stolen vehicles.

When:  10 a.m., Tuesday, June 28

Where:  The parking lot of the Historic Tredegar Building  480 Tredegar Street

Visual:  A recovered stolen SUV that was used in a subsequent crime. This stolen vehicle was used to break into a local gun shop in Chesterfield County last November where a number of firearms were stolen. This vehicle is still in police custody and the investigation is ongoing by Chesterfield County Police Department.