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Coverage dated October 27, 2026

License plate reader leads to recovery of stolen vehicle and arrest, Huntsville Police say

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Huntsville Police said that officers were able to pinpoint the location of a stolen vehicle within 11 minutes on Sunday thanks to license plate reader technology.

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  1. WHNT

    License plate reader leads to recovery of stolen vehicle and arrest, Huntsville Police say (opens WHNT)

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    Huntsville Police said that officers were able to pinpoint the location of a stolen vehicle within 11 minutes on Sunday thanks to license plate reader technology.

  2. AL.com

    License plate readers help Huntsville Police locate stolen vehicle in 11 minutes (opens AL.com)

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    Police said officers were called to the 900 block of University Drive around 1:44 a.m. Sunday to a report of a stolen 2019 Volvo XC90.