Vallejo police tow 39 abandoned vehicles in citywide operation

( KRON ) — The Vallejo Police Department towed 39 vehicles and tagged three others to tow in an abandoned vehicle abatement operation this week. On Wednesday, Vallejo PD conducted a citywide operation to address complaints from residents about abandoned vehicles on public streets.

The operation, police said, involved both sworn officers and civilian personnel and was centered mainly in north and west Vallejo. During the operation:

• 171 complaints were checked
• 120 vehicles were gone on arrival
• 39 vehicles were towed
• 3 vehicles were tagged to be towed
• 2 stolen vehicles were recovered

“Abandoned vehicles contribute to blight and are a concern for many of our community members,” Vallejo PD said. “The Vallejo Police Department conducts daily checks for abandoned vehicles throughout the city and there will be large-scale abatement operations conducted at least once a month.”

Vallejo PD is encouraging community members to report abandoned vehicles by calling the hotline at (707) 648-4682.

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