Troopers from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post have been recovering stolen vehicles at a significant rate this year.
Since January 1, Troopers in Indianapolis have recovered 336 stolen vehicles resulting in multiple arrests.
Of those 336 recovered vehicle, one squad internally known as 'Night Shift B Squad' has recovered 192 of those. This squad consists of 13 troopers and two supervisors. It is worth mentioning this is not an auto theft squad, these troopers hold responsibility for everyday patrol duties in the district. Because of their diligent work to target the recovery of stolen vehicles this squad of 13 have put 359 people in jail on 764 various criminal charges just this year. Their reputation has led to agencies throughout Indiana contacting them to assist with stolen vehicle recoveries.
"Our Troopers, specifically Night Shift B Squad, have shown exceptional diligence in recovering stolen vehicles and disrupting criminal operations. These recoveries send a clear message that vehicle crime will not be tolerated, and we will continue to pursue offenders with determination and precision. I commend our troopers for their commitment to protecting the community and returning property to its rightful owners. The ripple effect of someone stealing a vehicle not only deprives a person of their vehicle and personal belongings such as credit cards, identification, medication, but can also increase insurance rates for everyone," said Lieutenant Josh Watson, Indiana State Police Indianapolis District Commander.
The recent increase and availability of license plate reading cameras have aided in this effort.
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