The Illinois State Police (ISP) has implemented several measures recently to combat vehicle theft and hijackings. These have included increased patrols, air operations, automated license plate readers, and forensic services, all funded by a $10 million grant from the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council, as stated by Illinois Secretary of State, according to the ISP.
Between July and September 2023, the proactive measures have resulted in recovering 290 stolen and hijacked vehicles, made 24 related arrests, and seized nine firearms. Additional operations targeted violent crimes and involved K9 units, air missions, and a large number of forensic lab assignments, per the ISP.
