Here's what Richmond police say is the reason for more car thieves getting away

Here's what Richmond police say is the reason for more car thieves getting away

The latest numbers show a troubling trend of car thieves getting away with their crimes in Richmond. Police report car thefts are up about 29% so far this year over the same period as last year. The Richmond Police Department adds the number of arrests is down dramatically — arrests of car thieves are down more than 60%. The police department said thieves getting away are a direct result of Flock cameras, which read license plates, being turned …