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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WHNT
License plate reader leads to recovery of stolen vehicle and arrest, Huntsville Police say (opens WHNT)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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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.
AL.com
License plate readers help Huntsville Police locate stolen vehicle in 11 minutes (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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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.