Car theft

Through two separate state grant awards, the City of Peoria is receiving $500,000 for a home repairs program and another $1.36 million to continue addressing auto-related crimes.

An advanced technology coming to Peoria County offers the ability to track stolen vehicles without needing to engage in high-speed pursuits.

Peoria Police are asking city residents to remember to lock their vehicles. A rash of recent burglaries and vehicle thefts city wide is prompting the…