Auto Theft Task Force You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Skip Ribbon Commands Skip to main content Toggle navigation Elected OfficialsCurrently selected Commissioners Clerk of Courts Controller Coroner District Attorney Prothonotary Recorder of Deeds Register of Wills Sheriff Treasurer Elected Officials List Departments Municipalities Police Departments Fire Companies EMS How Do I... You are here: Berks County > County Departments > District Attorney > Auto Theft Task Force District Attorney Home District Attorney: John T. Adams First Assistant District Attorney: Dennis J. Skayhan Our Staff Berks County DetectivesCurrently selected Berks County Detectives Auto Theft Task Force Bingo Enforcement Child Abuse Crash Reconstruction Computer Forensics Domestic Violence Unit Financial Crimes and Elderly Abuse Forensic Services/AFIS Megan's Law Enforcement Narcotics Precious Metals Unit Training Section Berks County Crime Mapping Nuisance Bar Project Precious Metals Unit Recent Convictions and Sentence Victim/Witness Victim/Witness Bill of Rights Financial Assistance Defendant Release Notification Criminal Process Flow Chart Brief Guide for a Witness in a Criminal Case National Crime Victims' Rights Week Children's Alliance Center Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System Law Enforcement Links Forms Internships Most Wanted Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Training Grand Jury Prescription Drop Box Program Submit a Tip Summary ARD Program Treatment Court Veterans Treatment Court Auto Theft Task Force The Auto Theft Task Force is the newest addition to the duties performed by detectives in the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. Auto theft is one of the largest property crimes committed in Berks County. Detective Barry Whitmoyer is assigned to this unit. Detective Whitmoyer joins officers from the Reading Police Department who are assigned to assist troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police, to investigate auto theft in and around Berks County. The Auto Theft Task force works in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority. The authority was established by the General Assembly (Act 171 of 1994). The Authority funds activities in Pennsylvania to prevent, combat, and reduce automobile theft. The Authority uses no tax dollars. Its funds are raised through annual assessments paid by nearly 400 auto insurance companies doing business in Pennsylvania. These funds facilitate a cooperative effort by the insurance industry, law enforcement agencies, and the citizens of the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority also provides a free VIN etching kit to deter thieves from stealing your car. See their website for additional details. ​ Reading Police​ PA State Police Website Login Forgot My Password Subscribe/Register