DENVER — All car thefts — regardless of the vehicle’s value — could soon be a felony under proposals being floated by policymakers.
Lawmakers and the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, following Gov. Jared Polis’ request, have been looking at appropriate sentencing for people convicted of stealing motor vehicles. The state recently rocketed to the top of some lists of the most per-capita car thefts, sending policymakers looking for ways to stymie the crime.
Between 2019 and 2021, the number of auto thefts in Colorado rose 86%, according to the commission.
