(Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is pleased to announce the continued support of motor vehicle theft victims through their secondary cost assistance program. This unique grant-funded opportunity is in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority. Now, for the second consecutive year, the Colorado State Patrol Victim’s Services Unit has secured grant funding to reduce the financial impact and stress for victims of auto theft crimes. No other state is currently offering a program of this kind in the country.
Through an application process, Colorado residents in need who have been victims of auto theft may be eligible to receive funding to offset specific costs associated with the crime of motor vehicle theft and get them back on the road.
When a vehicle is stolen, community members want their property recovered. Thus far, in 2024, Colorado continues to recover more than 90% of all stolen vehicles. While the likelihood is very high that auto theft victims will see their property again, they are often shocked by some of the unknown or unexpected costs associated with this crime. The Colorado State Patrol wants to help secure financial support for these expenses to return the vehicle to an operable condition and/or minimize the impact an auto theft may have on a person’s life.
Some of the expenses that victims may be eligible for are:
- Alternative transportation
- Public transportation
- Ride-share services
- Rental vehicle services
- Cleaning and sanitation fees
- Towing and storage fees
- Vehicle repair reimbursement
- Steering wheel locks and hardening devices
If you are a Colorado resident and your registered and insured vehicle was stolen, please visit lockdownyourcar.org to view a list of available resources and initiate the completion of the new online victim's assistance application to determine your eligibility for assistance.
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Since our origin in 1935, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has focused on preserving human life and protecting property within our communities. Our 1,100 members embody the core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect in their daily jobs. In addition to our expertise in motor vehicle safety on the state’s roadways, the CSP is responsible for the Governor and other dignitaries’ protection, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, hazardous materials, homeland security, communications, investigative services, criminal interdiction, community education, aviation operations, and more.