1 Oct 2026, Thu

Portland Police Shut Down An Illegal Tow Operation

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Tow trucks have been used to steal cars across the country, sometimes after being stolen themselves. But a Portland report indicates police busted an otherwise legitimate-looking tow company that was actually running an illegal operation, blurring the line between business and crime.

A seemingly legitimate front makes such schemes harder to detect. The bust is a reminder that owners can’t always assume a vehicle being towed is being handled lawfully, even by an apparently established company.

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