Duluth Drops Car Theft to Record Low

Duluth’s car theft crisis is turning around thanks to smart policing and cutting-edge tech—stolen vehicles hit a 10-year low last year, dropping from 300 in 2021 to just 115. Automatic license plate readers and stationary cameras are helping officers catch thieves faster, but criminals are adapting with blank key fobs and hacking tools that can break into cars in under 30 seconds. To keep the momentum, the city council approved $300K in grants to fund the auto theft investigator role and tech for three years—because without dedicated resources, thefts surged from 150 to 232 between 2016 and 2017. For Investigator Morgan Cekalla, it’s not just a job—it’s making a real difference for the community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4be8c2613a47a531