Harsher Punishments and More Investigations for Auto Theft in Albuquerque, NM
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Robert Apodaca
9 years ago
Need harsher laws for these people that take part in this kind of behavior. The reason they continue to behave in this manner is because the law does absolutely nothing for them to think otherwise. Consequences are non-existent.
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Yvette carney
9 years ago
I have only lived in Albuquerque nm for3 months and i had my truck stolen . it needs to stop im sure the people who stole it are out on the streets already. And just yesterday i had my vehicle busted into so they could steal a car radio. This is not the new life we where expecting to have here in NM. Good people are leaving for fear of there lives and property. All there will be left in Albuquerque are the thieves if this doesn't stop.
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Marcelino T Lovato
9 years ago
This is getting out of hand already. Us hard working people are being taken advantage by these low lives. I am a recent victim of a break-in to my truck and possible attempt of a theft. There's too many people going through this and something needs to be done.
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Denn Shoopman
9 years ago
Enough already! Shoot them on site!!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
It's the same people doing it over and over.
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RJ
9 years ago
ABQ investigators do a great job and are some of the sharpest individuals on the force. They are short-staffed and thieves know it. Punishments are light because of over crowded penal systems and thieves know that too. More resources need to be allocated to hard-working crime investigators.
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Bonnie Kropp
9 years ago
I have been researching ABQ to retire there....but the crime is unacceptable...don't let the criminals ruin your state!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
My car was stolen In sept. The house they found it at is known to have 10+ cars recovered from there and there is nothing the cops can do.
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Greg cook
9 years ago
Good job!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Just had mine stolen yesterday, but was found due to having a gps.
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Robert
9 years ago
Judges should be held accountable. The we will see how fast things change.
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Jeff Strain
9 years ago
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If New Mexico is to have any hope of growing economically, we have to get our rampant crime under control. Why would companies and people want to locate to a state that's #1 in the nation in auto theft, not to mention our abysmal record on violent crime and other property crimes?
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Michael Rafferty
9 years ago
My truck was stolen their back in 3 days trying steal it again ! Both druggies over 20 counts auto theft breaking into gyms stealing wallets keys cars rediculouse Duncan had over 50 credit cards and social security cards on her ! Mandatory prison 5 years for auto theft what we need for second offence thrives ruining people's lives can't get to work we are now number 1 in nation for auto theft new York is second wow ! Their stripping burning destroying people's card insurance only covers part of it ! Make them work in prison till it's paid off for damages and pain n suffering ! Every day four five card n trucks stolen and more ! Burglary of homes after they steal the vehicles ! High speeds thru town running into Police cars people robbing gun stores kidnapping children in the card how could you let these criminals go free ??? Simply disgusting the courts judges mayor of our city has no respect for the community and people and victims in it ! Devastating families can't go to work school ! You all should be ashamed of your selves do some thing now !!!!!!!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Longer sentences are in order. Many people do not have the resources to replace a stolen vehicle and the loss can place extreme financial hardship on a family. Insurance does not cover the true value of the stolen vehicle. Car theft, even with insurance coverage, can cost the victim tens of thousands of dollars. Think $50,000 for a new truck!
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Jill Casias
9 years ago
Caught two idiots in the act of stealing my truck, wrecked into the backend when they were fleeing, and had the nerve to flip me off, for catching them.
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Jaguarr Godd
9 years ago
I think They Need to Do something about this
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Fayriel Hickman
9 years ago
APD works hard to get them off the street, just to have them released immediately. Unacceptable! Car theft is a epidemic in Albuquerque and must be dealt with!
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Michael Williams
9 years ago
A vehicle is considered an extension of your property. If someone steals your vehicle, that should equal someone stealing your house!
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Chelsea Nez
9 years ago
Being a victim of this crime in ABQ leaves you paranoid for the future, this needs to end all together, I highly support harsher punishment on these low life scum bags
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vincent gonzales
9 years ago
Thieves broke my steering column trying to steal my truck while I was working at Walmart. It was a $300 repair and now I have to lock my steering wheel. Need harsher penalties!
Need harsher laws for these people that take part in this kind of behavior. The reason they continue to behave in this manner is because the law does absolutely nothing for them to think otherwise. Consequences are non-existent.
I have only lived in Albuquerque nm for3 months and i had my truck stolen . it needs to stop im sure the people who stole it are out on the streets already. And just yesterday i had my vehicle busted into so they could steal a car radio. This is not the new life we where expecting to have here in NM. Good people are leaving for fear of there lives and property. All there will be left in Albuquerque are the thieves if this doesn't stop.
This is getting out of hand already. Us hard working people are being taken advantage by these low lives. I am a recent victim of a break-in to my truck and possible attempt of a theft. There's too many people going through this and something needs to be done.
Enough already! Shoot them on site!!
It's the same people doing it over and over.
ABQ investigators do a great job and are some of the sharpest individuals on the force. They are short-staffed and thieves know it. Punishments are light because of over crowded penal systems and thieves know that too. More resources need to be allocated to hard-working crime investigators.
I have been researching ABQ to retire there....but the crime is unacceptable...don't let the criminals ruin your state!
My car was stolen In sept. The house they found it at is known to have 10+ cars recovered from there and there is nothing the cops can do.
Good job!
Just had mine stolen yesterday, but was found due to having a gps.
Judges should be held accountable. The we will see how fast things change.
If New Mexico is to have any hope of growing economically, we have to get our rampant crime under control. Why would companies and people want to locate to a state that's #1 in the nation in auto theft, not to mention our abysmal record on violent crime and other property crimes?
My truck was stolen their back in 3 days trying steal it again ! Both druggies over 20 counts auto theft breaking into gyms stealing wallets keys cars rediculouse Duncan had over 50 credit cards and social security cards on her ! Mandatory prison 5 years for auto theft what we need for second offence thrives ruining people's lives can't get to work we are now number 1 in nation for auto theft new York is second wow ! Their stripping burning destroying people's card insurance only covers part of it ! Make them work in prison till it's paid off for damages and pain n suffering ! Every day four five card n trucks stolen and more ! Burglary of homes after they steal the vehicles ! High speeds thru town running into Police cars people robbing gun stores kidnapping children in the card how could you let these criminals go free ??? Simply disgusting the courts judges mayor of our city has no respect for the community and people and victims in it ! Devastating families can't go to work school ! You all should be ashamed of your selves do some thing now !!!!!!!
Longer sentences are in order. Many people do not have the resources to replace a stolen vehicle and the loss can place extreme financial hardship on a family. Insurance does not cover the true value of the stolen vehicle. Car theft, even with insurance coverage, can cost the victim tens of thousands of dollars. Think $50,000 for a new truck!
Caught two idiots in the act of stealing my truck, wrecked into the backend when they were fleeing, and had the nerve to flip me off, for catching them.
I think They Need to Do something about this
APD works hard to get them off the street, just to have them released immediately. Unacceptable! Car theft is a epidemic in Albuquerque and must be dealt with!
A vehicle is considered an extension of your property. If someone steals your vehicle, that should equal someone stealing your house!
Being a victim of this crime in ABQ leaves you paranoid for the future, this needs to end all together, I highly support harsher punishment on these low life scum bags
Thieves broke my steering column trying to steal my truck while I was working at Walmart. It was a $300 repair and now I have to lock my steering wheel. Need harsher penalties!