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Durham County Public Health North Carolina - DCSO Continues Recovering Stolen Vehicles 06 February 2024 ( news )
Durham County Public Health , state North Carolina ( By Press Release office)
Feb 06,2024
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Durham , NC ( Tuesday , February 6 , 2024 ) – Patrol Units from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office recovered a vehicle overnight reported stolen from adjacent Orange County . The car was discovered just before 3:00 a . m . today along the 500 block of Old Oxford Road near Dearborn Drive .
Last year in 2023 , DCSO recovered a total of
252 stolen vehicles
across Durham County . “There are times when vehicles are stolen , they are then used to commit other crimes , ” Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead said . “Last year’s numbers clearly show this is a challenge for us in law enforcement . We will continue working with our partners both locally and across our region to make a dent in stolen vehicles as we continue asking the public that if they see something to say something . ”
In order to cut down on crime overall , it is incumbent on drivers to ensure that their vehicles are secure at all times . Most car theft is a crime of opportunity , If it’s locked and personal items are removed , your chances of a break - in or theft are drastically reduced . A final safety: we advise that you never leave a firearm in an unattended vehicle . If you must , make sure you have it secured in a permanent lockbox .
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or DCSO at 919 - 560 - 0900 .
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