Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force conducted 1,854 investigations, recovering 1,346 stolen vehicles worth $30 million, with 440 arrests in Chicago.

The Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force reported significant achievements in combating auto theft, conducting 1,854 investigations and recovering 1,346 stolen vehicles valued at around $30 million. In Chicago, over 1,100 investigations led to 440 arrests and the recovery of 1,391 vehicles worth over $28 million. The efforts were bolstered by a state grant program, providing over $5 million to support law enforcement and advanced technology like plate scanners.