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Oakland Police Department Cancels Social Media Auto Theft Program

THAT WAS FAST

The pilot program used accounts on Instagram and X for members of the public to DM details about individuals, vehicles, and location to Oakland police department.

Chaya Tong

Breaking News Intern

Published Oct. 29 2023 4:25PM EDT

A vehicle window gets smashed from a burglary in Houston. — James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images

Chaya Tong

Chaya Tong

Breaking News Intern

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