2018 Foreign Operations Repatriation Statistics
During 2018, Foreign Operations located 2,536 vehicles and recovered 2,485 vehicles from foreign countries. The total number of vehicles repatriated in 2018 is a 4.5-percent increase from the number of vehicles recovered in 2017, which totaled 2,378 vehicles.
Below is a brief overview of the top recovery cities, top makes/models located, and top theft cities based on the 2,536 vehicles located during 2018.Top 5 Recovery Cities
- Tijuana, Baja California (880)
- Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua (140)
- Nogales, Sonora (136)
- Hermosillo, Sonora (101)
- Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas (100)
Top 5 Makes Located
- Ford (412)
- Chevrolet (405)
- Nissan (308)
- Toyota (222)
- Honda (177)
Top 5 Models Located
- Ford F150 (145)
- Chevrolet Silverado (108)
- Toyota Camry (90)
- Nissan Altima (74)
- Honda Accord (72)
Top 5 Theft Cities by ORI
- San Diego Police Department (217)
- El Paso Police Department (130)
- Phoenix Police Department (96)
- California Highway Patrol- San Diego (92)
- Tucson Police Department (75)
Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.
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