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flag Missouri lawmakers seek to create an auto theft task force to combat rising car thefts and boost enforcement.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The proposed task force aims to improve coordination between state and local law enforcement, addressing the current shortage of investigators—only one statewide. flag Lawmakers also seek stricter penalties for carjacking with weapons, which is currently a less severe felony than nonviolent theft. flag The bill, previously backed unanimously, did not pass last year due to time constraints.

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