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Vehicle stolen in San Mateo County returned to its owner after over 30 years
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further investigation confirmed the vehicle's history, revealing it was the same car reported stolen in 1993.
A stolen vehicle from San Mateo County has been recovered after over 30 years. The California Highway Patrol recently found the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle during a VIN inspection. Further investigation confirmed the vehicle's history, revealing it was the same car reported stolen in 1993.
The San Mateo Police Department assisted in the investigation. The vehicle was returned to its original owner, according to the California Highway Patrol. For more information on this recovery, details are available from the California Highway Patrol.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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