Greece, New York, police charged three people after a 2025 Kia Sorento valued at $40,000 was reported stolen out of Rochester, WROC reported in May 2025. Officers used the town’s license plate reader system, which is mainly used to alert officers to stolen or wanted vehicles, to help with the investigation. The SUV was found at a gas station on West Ridge Road, where two people were arrested at the scene and a third was arrested after running.
At a glance
- Agency
- Greece Police Department
- Vehicle
- A 2025 SUV valued at $40,000, stolen from Rochester
- Found
- At a gas station on West Ridge Road
- Arrests
- Two at the scene; a third after running
- Charges
- Third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle
- Custody
- Monroe County Jail pending arraignment
How the plate reader helped
This is what the report says about the technology’s role.
- The town’s reader system is placed at key points and mainly alerts officers to stolen or wanted vehicles.
- It helped officers find the stolen SUV.
The outcome
- Three people were charged, and one also faces a controlled-substance charge.
In the news
“Officers were able to use the License Plate Reader system, placed at key points in the town, to help with the investigation.”
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Context and caveats
- The report names the charges but not the dates of arrest beyond the publication date.
License plate readers are one investigative tool among several. They flag vehicles and give investigators leads; officers, detectives and the public do the rest, and every lead still has to be verified. For how agencies govern the technology, see our policy and data-retention guide and the accuracy guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the system mainly used for?
WROC reported it is mainly used to alert officers to stolen or wanted vehicles.
How many people were charged?
Three people were charged with criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle.