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Missouri lawmakers seek to create an auto theft task force to combat rising car thefts and boost enforcement.
Missouri ranks sixth in the nation for car thefts per capita, prompting state lawmakers to push for an Auto Theft Task Force modeled after a successful Illinois program.
Rep. Steve Butz, a St. Louis insurance agent, says his agency handles about 40 theft claims annually, each costing over $10,000, raising insurance costs for all consumers.
The proposed task force aims to improve coordination between state and local law enforcement, addressing the current shortage of investigators—only one statewide.
Lawmakers also seek stricter penalties for carjacking with weapons, which is currently a less severe felony than nonviolent theft.
The bill, previously backed unanimously, did not pass last year due to time constraints.
Los legisladores de Missouri buscan crear un grupo de trabajo de robo de automóviles para combatir el aumento de los robos de automóviles y aumentar la aplicación de la ley.