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Michigan Launches Task Force to Combat Vehicle Theft Surge

12/27/2025

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Attorney General Dana Nessel (Michigan) said Michigan formed Auto Fraud Task Force to fight vehicle theft and organized crime, including smuggling stolen vehicles from Detroit to the Middle East.
In September, eight men were indicted for operating a car theft and smuggling ring.
Michigan logged 28,408 vehicle thefts in 2023, up 4.1% from 2022.
Experts say organized crime recruits juveniles to carry out these thefts to exploit lower penalties.

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Attorney General Dana Nessel (Michigan) said Michigan formed Auto Fraud Task Force to fight vehicle theft and organized crime, including smuggling stolen vehicles from Detroit to the Middle East.
In September, eight men were indicted for operating a car theft and smuggling ring.
Michigan logged 28,408 vehicle thefts in 2023, up 4.1% from 2022.
Experts say organized crime recruits juveniles to carry out these thefts to exploit lower penalties.