In the seemingly unending stream of vehicle theft headlines, the Duluth Police Department offers a glimmer of notable success. For the second year running, the department has achieved a recovery rate of over 85% for reported stolen vehicles, as per the City of Duluth, MN Government.
Duluth Police's proactive approach in tracking down purloined property allowed them to keep up the notable streak from July 2022 through June 2023, and again from July 2023 through June 2024. According to City of Duluth, MN Government, “DYK the Duluth Police Department recovered over 85% of reported stolen vehicles from July 2022 - June 2023 and from July 2023 - June 2024 we recovered over 85% of reported stolen vehicles?!” This record suggests a consistent performance by the local law enforcement in addressing vehicle theft, an ordeal that often leaves owners aggrieved and at a loss.
