'Lucky Dip' gang carries out string of burglaries hours after gardai called off pursuitGardaí seized a stolen Audi used by the Lucky Dip gang during criminal activities.
Where Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen in Every StateMotor vehicle theft rates have surged over 14% in the past two years, with significant implications for victims.
Man taken into custody after trying to drive off in a Waymo in downtown L.A., police sayAn individual attempted to steal a self-driving Waymo taxi, not realizing he couldn't drive it himself, leading to a police response.
York Regional Police launch new campaign to tackle auto theft | CBC NewsYork Regional Police launch Auto Guard 2.0 campaign using data to combat auto theft in targeted regions.
Where Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen in Every StateMotor vehicle theft rates have surged over 14% in the past two years, with significant implications for victims.
Man taken into custody after trying to drive off in a Waymo in downtown L.A., police sayAn individual attempted to steal a self-driving Waymo taxi, not realizing he couldn't drive it himself, leading to a police response.
York Regional Police launch new campaign to tackle auto theft | CBC NewsYork Regional Police launch Auto Guard 2.0 campaign using data to combat auto theft in targeted regions.
Brazen car thefts, new loopholes: These are some of the top auto-theft stories of 2024 | CBC NewsThe Ford government has proposed license suspensions for auto thieves, but implementation is delayed, leaving crime rates high.Public and law enforcement urge auto manufacturers to enhance vehicle security to combat rising thefts.
The top 10 most stolen vehicles in Ontario last year | CBC NewsThe Range Rover has a high theft rate in Ontario, with significant links to organized crime.Auto theft in Ontario increased by 48% from 2021 to 2023, with a vehicle stolen every five minutes.
Brazen car thefts, new loopholes: These are some of the top auto-theft stories of 2024 | CBC NewsThe Ford government has proposed license suspensions for auto thieves, but implementation is delayed, leaving crime rates high.Public and law enforcement urge auto manufacturers to enhance vehicle security to combat rising thefts.
The top 10 most stolen vehicles in Ontario last year | CBC NewsThe Range Rover has a high theft rate in Ontario, with significant links to organized crime.Auto theft in Ontario increased by 48% from 2021 to 2023, with a vehicle stolen every five minutes.
Toronto police bust auto theft ring, arrest 4 men, recover 100 stolen vehicles | CBC NewsToronto police dismantled auto theft ring, arrested 4 men, recovered 100+ stolen vehicles in Project Poacher.
Bright purple $285,000 McLaren is seized, man arrested in alleged scheme to flip luxury carsZihua Zhang was arrested for a car-laundering scheme involving stolen luxury cars with counterfeit identifiers.
Toronto police bust auto theft ring, arrest 4 men, recover 100 stolen vehicles | CBC NewsToronto police dismantled auto theft ring, arrested 4 men, recovered 100+ stolen vehicles in Project Poacher.
Bright purple $285,000 McLaren is seized, man arrested in alleged scheme to flip luxury carsZihua Zhang was arrested for a car-laundering scheme involving stolen luxury cars with counterfeit identifiers.
Halton police bust alleged GTA auto-theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Dubai and Morocco | CBC NewsEight men charged in an organized auto-theft ring stealing luxury vehicles for overseas shipment.Investigation led to 55 charges and recovery of 12 stolen vehicles, with more thefts suspected.
Stolen vehicles left to 'cool off' in Scarborough lead police to lay over 100 charges | CBC NewsFour individuals are facing 142 charges related to a stolen vehicle operation in Scarborough, Toronto, emphasizing increased auto theft issues.
Halton police bust alleged GTA auto-theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Dubai and Morocco | CBC NewsEight men charged in an organized auto-theft ring stealing luxury vehicles for overseas shipment.Investigation led to 55 charges and recovery of 12 stolen vehicles, with more thefts suspected.
Stolen vehicles left to 'cool off' in Scarborough lead police to lay over 100 charges | CBC NewsFour individuals are facing 142 charges related to a stolen vehicle operation in Scarborough, Toronto, emphasizing increased auto theft issues.
'This is the spot': Police focus on combating auto theft, violent carjackings in GTA | CBC NewsAuto theft poses a national crisis in Canada, particularly severe in the Greater Toronto Area, prompting increased police efforts.
Toronto police offering award of up to $5K for auto-theft tips | CBC NewsToronto police are incentivizing community engagement to combat rising auto thefts with reward offers for valuable tips.
License plate camera leads to arrestAtherton police effectively used license plate cameras to quickly arrest a suspect in a stolen car case.
Arrests, car recoveries and gun seizures rise in Oakland after state law-enforcement surgeLaw enforcement surge in Oakland led to 181 arrests, 30 guns seized, and 414 stolen vehicles recovered.California Highway Patrol focus on auto theft, cargo theft, retail crime, violent crime, and traffic enforcement.
License plate camera leads to arrestAtherton police effectively used license plate cameras to quickly arrest a suspect in a stolen car case.
Arrests, car recoveries and gun seizures rise in Oakland after state law-enforcement surgeLaw enforcement surge in Oakland led to 181 arrests, 30 guns seized, and 414 stolen vehicles recovered.California Highway Patrol focus on auto theft, cargo theft, retail crime, violent crime, and traffic enforcement.
How to protect your keyless car from theftUsing wireless key fobs and push-button starters in cars can make them vulnerable to relay attacks by thieves.
Car thefts and carjackings are up. Unreliable data makes it hard to pinpoint why.Car thefts and carjackings have increased significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels.Teenagers on social media are exposing vulnerabilities in certain car models, contributing to the surge in auto thefts.
Latest line: A good week for Rob Bonta, a bad week for Serranus HastingsCalifornia attorney general Rob Bonta has raised $2 million since July, surpassing the funds raised by the top four candidates for governor.A judge ruled that the state did not violate the law by removing the name of former attorney general Serranus Hastings from UC's law school in San Francisco.
Car insurance costs to rise in 2024 thanks to inflation, rampant auto thefts: report | CBC NewsCar insurance premiums are expected to continue rising in 2024.The increase in premiums is driven by inflation, rampant auto theft, and the need for more funds to cover higher claim payouts.
from New York Post7 months agoAnother NYC thief steals car with baby inside - and may have answered owner's phone when cops calledA series of brazen thefts involving children being kidnapped in stolen vehicles, highlighting the vulnerability of parents and the need for caution.