Auto theft is a persistent issue in Detroit despite declining crime rates. Victims, leveraging GPS and social media, criticize the police for treating auto theft as a low priority, raising concerns about community safety and trust.
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Auto theft is a persistent issue in Detroit despite declining crime rates. Victims, leveraging GPS and social media, criticize the police for treating auto theft as a low priority, raising concerns about community safety and trust.
