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I think this explains the drop in AZ and the rise in Mexico truck theft:
PHOENIX -- Phoenix has made an impressive move downward in the number of auto thefts, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's "Hot Spots" Report.
The Phoenix metropolitan area dropped to 40th place in 2009 after ranking No. 1 in 2001. It was 19th in 2008.
Brian Salata with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority said law enforcement has made incredible strides against auto theft, which often is tied to illegal immigration.
"Auto theft has always traditionally been found to be a part of smuggling activities here in the state," Salata said.
The Crime Insurance Bureau said one reason auto thefts are down is because better technology is making cars harder to steal.
"I think peoople have been using more common sense," Salata said. "I think you see more and more use of different technologies -- such as GPS tracking systems that a lot of people have on their new cars."
Tucson dropped to 24th in 2009, down from 13th in 2008. Laredo, Texas, was No. 1 for auto thefts last year. Modesto, Calif., was No. 2.
PHOENIX -- Phoenix has made an impressive move downward in the number of auto thefts, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's "Hot Spots" Report.
The Phoenix metropolitan area dropped to 40th place in 2009 after ranking No. 1 in 2001. It was 19th in 2008.
Brian Salata with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority said law enforcement has made incredible strides against auto theft, which often is tied to illegal immigration.
"Auto theft has always traditionally been found to be a part of smuggling activities here in the state," Salata said.
The Crime Insurance Bureau said one reason auto thefts are down is because better technology is making cars harder to steal.
"I think peoople have been using more common sense," Salata said. "I think you see more and more use of different technologies -- such as GPS tracking systems that a lot of people have on their new cars."
Tucson dropped to 24th in 2009, down from 13th in 2008. Laredo, Texas, was No. 1 for auto thefts last year. Modesto, Calif., was No. 2.