In a recent crackdown on vehicle-related crimes, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC, has made multiple arrests. As reported on the department’s official website yesterday, the sweep targeted individuals involved in Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Theft One (Stolen Auto) offenses, following a slew of car thefts that gripped the city.
Car owners throughout DC can breathe a slightly easier sigh of relief as the MPDC reports that several suspects have been apprehended in connection with these incidents. Acting on tips and surveillance footage, officers recovered several stolen vehicles and returned them to their rightful owners. However, the details surrounding the arrests, including the suspects’ identities or charges filed, have not been made public. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, this development is part of a wider effort to curb the rate of car thefts in the district…