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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 29, 2026Hillsborough

Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Luna County Using License Plate Reader Technology

New Mexico State Police recovered a stolen vehicle on Interstate 10 after an automated license plate reader system alerted officers to its status. The driver was arrested, and the vehicle was returned to its owner.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology by state police to identify and recover stolen property in real-time on public highways.

Key Facts

  • New Mexico State Police recovered a stolen vehicle on July 17, 2026.
  • The recovery was initiated by an automated license plate reader (ALPR) alert.
  • The traffic stop occurred on Interstate 10 near mile marker 34 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
  • The driver, 37-year-old Zachary Agan, was arrested at the scene.
  • The vehicle was returned to its owner after police confirmed the owner had not authorized the driver's use of the car.

Who's Mentioned

locationInterestatal 10“The highway where the traffic stop occurred.”personZachary Agan“The 37-year-old driver arrested during the traffic stop.”organizationNew Mexico State Police“The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and recovery.”locationLuna County“The location where the vehicle was recovered.”