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Commercial Auto Theft Section

The Commercial Auto Theft Section (CATS) personnel conduct specialized auto theft investigations. Their cases often cross-divisional or City boundaries and involve multiple victims and more sophisticated auto theft rings. Their investigations are very complex, such as the shipment of stolen vehicles to foreign destinations; and, the identification and tracking of stolen vehicles through dismantled vehicle parts and illegal business operations.

For information regarding the Commercial Auto Theft Section, call 213-485-2507.