PORTLAND, Ore. – It’s no secret that the problem of stolen vehicles has plagued Portlanders for the last couple of years. But now, it appears the trend has been reversed. Portland police reported that over the last 12 months, stolen vehicle operations have consistently delivered results in reducing vehicle theft rates. In March 2023, officers said there were 747 vehicles reported stolen. A year later, in March 2024, it was 442. That’s a 40% decrease.