Stolen Car Tracked by ALPR System: New Mexico Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Massachusetts Man
Tucumcari, New Mexico – On August 20, 2024, a man from Massachusetts was taken into custody in New Mexico for operating a stolen car. After tracking the vehicle with the use of an advanced license plate reader system (ALPR), the New Mexico State Police made the arrest.
When the stolen car entered New Mexico, officers were notified. The vehicle’s picture and license plate number were picked up by the ALPR system. Waiting for the automobile to get closer, State Police set up shop on Interstate 40.
Police started a traffic check for felony violations as the stolen car drove by. Michael Jones, the 62-year-old driver, is said to have confessed to taking the car. No other incidents followed his arrest by the police.
Jones was assigned to the Quay County Correctional Facility. He is accused of obtaining or passing along a stolen car.
Officials claim that the quick apprehension was made possible by the ALPR system. It is becoming an essential weapon in the fight against interstate auto theft. Authorities keep stressing how crucial this kind of technology is to preserving public safety.
