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May 18, 2017: Auto Theft on the Rise

(06:55) Santa Cruz – A man was arrested after he was spotted in a stolen vehicle on Tuesday.   The Santa Cruz police received a report of a stolen vehicle at 7:38 a.m. on the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue.   An hour later, officers spotted the vehicle on River Street.   The driver, 42 year-old Phillip Penn, of Santa Cruz, was arrested for auto theft.   The Santa Cruz Police Department reported that Auto theft is on the rise and encourage the public to use the following tips:   Never leave your car running and unattended, or leave the keys in your vehicle.  Never hide a spare key to your vehicle on or inside the vehicle.   Park in well-lit and highly visible areas.   And Do not leave valuables in plain view.

 

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