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East Bay (California)

East Bay resident met with gunfire after confronting two trying to steal car

Gunfire broke out during a car theft confrontation, miraculously leaving the person unharmed.

Prioritize safety when dealing with armed suspects attempting car theft. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Man steals car then abandons vehicle with 2-year-old in backseat

A car thief abandoned a stolen vehicle with a 2-year-old inside shortly after taking it.

The thief fled leaving the girl unharmed, possibly due to seeing her in the backseat. [ more ]

New York Post

Republican pols want stiffer penalties to curb historic wave of car thefts

Republican lawmakers propose legislation to increase penalties for car thieves in response to a rise in vehicle thefts in New York.

The bill would make repeat car thieves eligible for bail and allow district attorneys to try 16 and 17-year-old offenders as adults. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Charges filed in Oakland theft of car containing 2-year-old boy

A man has been charged with stealing a car that had a 2-year-old boy inside and leaving the boy in the middle of the street in San Leandro.

The suspect, Viorel Morari, has been charged with child abuse, vehicle theft, and receiving stolen property and pleaded not guilty.

The stolen car was recovered in Tiburon and Morari was arrested along with a woman who was with him. [ more ]

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Suspects accused of trying to reprogram car keys

Three young men arrested for stealing a car using a reprogrammed key

Police advise to keep cars locked and keys secured to avoid car theft [ more ]

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London

Several vehicles damaged in police car chase on A2 in Kent

Three men arrested after suspected stolen car is stopped on A2 London-bound.

Multiple vehicles were damaged as the car tried to pass traffic. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

1 week ago

California

Stolen Porsches worth $500,000 driven through showroom windows, California police say

Accused thieves stole two Porsches worth $500,000 by crashing through showroom windows in California. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Man drives Yosemite park ranger's stolen car off 200-foot cliff and survives, feds say

A man stole a Yosemite National Park ranger's car and drove it off a cliff in a high-speed chase, resulting in serious charges.

The stolen car was driven in the wrong direction on a bridge, causing a fatal collision before being plunged off a cliff. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 day ago

Chiefs receiver Worthy's car stolen, source says

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy's car stolen from apartment complex, he is unharmed. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 weeks ago

New insurance scheme aims to drive down thefts could save thousands for stressed Range Rover drivers

Renewed hope for Range Rover drivers as Adrian Flux and Tracker collaborate on innovative insurance solution. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Police in England and Wales fail to catch any car thieves in 100 neighbourhoods

Police struggle to solve car theft cases across England and Wales with over 85% remaining unsolved.

Thieves use sophisticated technology to bypass security systems and commit vehicle crimes, posing a challenge for law enforcement. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Her car was stolen 3 times in the past year. She says consumers shouldn't bear the brunt of the problem | CBC News

A Toronto woman has had her car stolen three times in the past year and had a rental car stolen as well.

The woman believes that nobody is taking the car theft problem seriously and that it won't be solved until it affects the bottom line of insurance companies and car manufacturers. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Preparing your vehicle: Essential steps for safe and secure car shipping

Damage is a potential concern when shipping a car, especially with open carriers.

Hidden charges and the risk of theft during transport are other factors to consider when shipping a car. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Drivers could be fined 80 for common de-icing trick for windscreens

Leaving your engine running while de-icing your car can result in fines up to £80.

Engine idling is against the rules outlined in the Highway Code and can lead to a fixed penalty notice. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Canada news

Peel police and CBSA recover 20 stolen cars, arrest 3 | CBC News

Joint investigation led to recovery of 20 stolen vehicles and three arrests.

Stolen vehicles were being loaded in an industrial location in Bolton for shipment overseas. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Moment car thief smashes keyless vehicle through gate after hacking' into it

Organized crime gang stole keyless cars worth over 3 million

Four gang members sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison [ more ]

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Europe news

Thieves Stole a Formula 1 Driver's Ferrari. It Turned Up 28 Years Later.

Gerhard Berger's Ferrari Testarossa was stolen at the 1995 San Marino Grand Prix and recovered after 28 years.

The stolen Ferrari was found being sold in Britain after being sent to Japan right after the theft. [ more ]

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London

Ferrari stolen from F1 driver Gerhard Berger recovered 28 years later

Scotland Yard recovered a special edition Ferrari belonging to Gerhard Berger after 28 years.

The stolen red F512M Testarossa was worth 350,000 and was about to be sold to a US buyer in the UK. [ more ]

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5 months ago

London

Five teenagers arrested after car stolen from Bromley

Car linked to attempted theft the previous day

Operation targeted cross-border criminality

Successful in obtaining information for ongoing investigations [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

Gone in 20 seconds: how smart keys' have fuelled a new wave of car crime

Car theft using hi-tech devices is increasingly common.

Car manufacturers are working on solutions to prevent theft using emulators. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Money collected for Monterey Park shooting victims stolen from Arcadia doughnut shop

A couple who owns a doughnut shop in Monterey Park had their car broken into and money stolen that they were collecting for survivors of a mass shooting.

The money was being raised for victims' families and other survivors in the name of the shop owner's dance partner, who was killed in the shooting. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Wild NYC police chase involving stolen box truck sends 2 cops to hospital, damages 25 cars: NYPD

A man driving a stolen box truck led police on a wild chase through Staten Island Thursday that sent two police officers to the hospital and left two dozen damaged cars in its wake, police said.

Brooklyn

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