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Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS · 1/14/2026 09:03 PM
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Was stolen this morning from (place withheld) in Castroville, and they did not report it.
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It's in the system clear.
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Vehicle possibly recovered near Rico and Merritt

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle that had reportedly been stolen earlier may have been located and occupied in a parking lot near Rico and Merritt streets in Castroville. The caller declined to answer further questions before ending the call, and officers were requested to respond.

audio iconMotor Vehicle Theft
Rico St & Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
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