Here's what Richmond police say is the reason for more car thieves getting away
Mar 10, 2026
The latest numbers show a troubling trend of car thieves getting away with their crimes in Richmond.
Police report car thefts are up about 29% so far this year over the same period as last year. The Richmond Police Department adds the number of arrests is down dramatically — arrests of car thie
ves are down more than 60%.
The police department said thieves getting away are a direct result of Flock cameras, which read license plates, being turned off.
Jodi Hernandez takes a closer look at the issue. Watch her report in the video above.
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