#vehicle-theft

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

TikTok star who lives in van in London to save money on rent says vehicle has been stolen

The worst possible thing that could happen to me has happened to me, he said. Last night or this morning, my van was stolen. He shows the spot his van was parked, near where his girlfriend lives, which he said had since been taken. He urges anyone who sees the van, or who might have information that leads to the van's location, to get in touch, or report it to police.
Digital life
#credit-card-fraud
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
London
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Two men accused over 49,000 alleged vehicle-theft scheme targeting DoneDeal sellers in multiple counties

Court heard sellers would be shown a "fake" bank‑transfer image to convince them that payment had been made before the vehicles were taken Two Dublin men have been accused of targeting online sellers in an organised series of thefts of motorbikes and cars "nationwide" using fake payments and simulated bank transfers. Edward Collins (21), of Collinstown Crescent and Sean Hutchinson (24), of Cooleven Green, both in Clondalkin, appeared at Dublin District Court today facing 13 and 24 charges respectively.
Miscellaneous
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

FBI raids East Oakland lot where thieves allegedly sold stolen gas for cheap

FBI and police raided an East Oakland property suspected as a chop shop selling stolen gasoline and storing stolen vehicles, seizing multiple vehicles and equipment.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Safeway threatens to prosecute two juveniles accused of stealing alcohol

Multiple incidents over three days included attempted garage burglary, suspicious vehicle following of juveniles, a stolen Tesla, and wallet theft with stolen credit-card use.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

2 charged after 8 high-end vehicles stolen from Oakville, Ont., business: police | CBC News

Two 24-year-old men were charged after eight luxury vehicles—Ferrari, two Porsches, three Mercedes and two BMWs—were stolen from an Oakville leasing business.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Samson Nacua thought SUV he was accused of stealing belonged to brother Puka, LASD says

It turns out the NFL star happens to own an SUV of the same model and color as Thiero's, only a year or two older, according to the LASD representative. Nacua and Rose thought they were picking up Puka Nacua's vehicle from a valet parking location in Beverly Hills but ended up with Thiero's SUV instead. The LASD representative called it a case of "mistaken vehicle identity, basically." Thiero does not want to press charges, according to the LASD representative.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week ago

Brother of Rams' receiver Puka Nacua did not steal Laker Adou Thiero's BMW

The arrest of the older brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and another man, initially suspected of taking Laker rookie Adou Thiero's BMW, in December 2025 stemmed from a misunderstanding, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Samson Nacua, 27, took the SUV from a valet believing the car was his brother's, investigators said.
US news
#burglary
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Cars are vanishing from driveways. Mystery tow truck thefts leave SoCal drivers angry, uneasy

An unlabeled white tow truck has been stealing vehicles from residential driveways across San Bernardino County, often without proper repossession notifications to police.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Victim threatened with distribution of nude images in Campbell

Incidents included image extortion threats, retail fragrance theft, van theft, over 100 pounds of marijuana left for distribution, and a stolen camera.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Nine out of 10 London car thefts are unsolved

Almost 90% of vehicle thefts reported to the Metropolitan Police go unsolved, prompting calls for a national specialist team to target organised car crime.
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

3 people stealing cars, ATMs in spree across Queens and Brooklyn, police say

The NYPD is searching for three people suspected of stealing multiple cars and ATMs across Brooklyn and Queens in nearly 20 incidents since October, according to authorities. Police said the trio has stolen at least 10 ATMs, four vehicles and $3,500 in cash since mid-October in neighborhoods including East New York, Cypress Hills, Williamsburg, Fresh Meadows, Flushing and Forest Hills.
US news
fromNewsNation
4 weeks ago

11 ATMs stolen in NYC robbery spree

NEW YORK (PIX11) - The NYPD is searching for multiple suspects believed to be linked to 17 incidents in a citywide burglary pattern that spanned from October through December. The suspects are accused of stealing 11 ATMs, four cars, and over $3,500 in cash across Brooklyn and Queens. Oct. 16: Vehicle was stolen in front of 69-11A 188th Street in Queens around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16: An ATM was stolen from a commercial establishment at 1377 Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn around 11 p.m.
New York City
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man dies after being found with ligature around neck at Oakland courthouse

Enrique Gonsalez-Cruz, 27, was found unresponsive with a ligature around his neck in a courthouse holding cell and later died; his death is under investigation.
#samson-nacua
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Revealed: The 10 vehicles most likely to be stolen as thefts soar

Over 80,000 vehicles were stolen in England and Wales Jan–Sep 2025, an 11% rise, with London and the West Midlands hardest hit.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Owners of the most commonly stolen cars in Calif. may be owed money

Owners of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles may be entitled to money after the vehicle manufacturers failed to install common anti-theft technology, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. As part of a settlement with multiple state attorneys general, including Bonta, the makers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles will pay a settlement of about $9 million. In 2022 and 2023, a dramatic rise in stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles were reported in the U.S., thanks in part to viral TikTok trends and easily bypassed security.
California
fromFortune
1 month ago

Hyundai and Kia on the hook for $500 million-plus, millions of anti-theft repairs | Fortune

Under the nationwide settlement, the companies will offer a free repair to all eligible vehicles at a cost that could top $500 million, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said. Hyundai and Kia must also outfit all future vehicles sold in the U.S. with a key piece of technology called an engine immobilizer and pay up to $4.5 million of restitution to people whose vehicles were damaged by thieves.
Cars
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Hyundai and Kia to offer free anti-theft repairs for millions of cars under a multistate settlement

Hyundai and Kia will provide free repairs and future engine immobilizers after a nationwide settlement over vulnerable vehicles linked to widespread thefts and related harms.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man charged with stealing cars from Boston garages for joyrides, dragging officer

Anthony Crumbley, 29, charged with multiple parking garage vehicle thefts, assaults, reckless driving, and leaving crash scenes after allegedly dragging a police officer.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police warn drivers to beware of thieves targeting airports amid surge in stolen cars

Rogue meet-and-greet parking operators are leaving cars damaged, stolen or abandoned, operating without landowner contracts and exploiting airport bylaws during peak holiday seasons.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ford is fighting off F-150 thieves with amped up tech

Ford added remote engine Start Inhibit and smartphone theft alerts to F-150 and other pickups to prevent thieves from starting vehicles and deter theft.
#residential-burglary
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Man arrested following police chase reaching up to 120 mph on Highway 29

A suspected armed robber led deputies on a 120 mph high-speed pursuit before deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop the stolen pickup.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Man arrested following police chase reaching up to 120 mph on Highway 29

A Fairfield man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed Highway 29 pursuit in a stolen pickup, ended by a PIT maneuver.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

2 people charged in Rexdale kidnapping, home invasion investigation | CBC News

Four suspects allegedly kidnapped and robbed victims at gunpoint in Rexdale, stole vehicles and property; two suspects were arrested while police search for two more.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

Multiple incidents of theft, drug possession, violent assault, public disorder, and indecent exposure occurred across Campbell between Nov. 20 and Nov. 26.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

West Boylston police investigating early morning break-ins at local gyms

"Please DO NOT leave anything of value, in view of your vehicle,"
US news
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area police warn suspect may have impersonated federal agents

A theft suspect in Alameda possessed counterfeit federal IDs, a DHS badge, handcuffs, body armor labeled 'AGENT', drug paraphernalia, and a firearm, suggesting impersonation.
#theft
#police-pursuit
#hit-and-run
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

Suspect vehicle in fatal Lincoln, Ont., hit-and-run found burning in Mississauga: police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

Suspect vehicle in fatal Lincoln, Ont., hit-and-run found burning in Mississauga: police | CBC News

#carjacking
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Madman steals FedEx truck on NYC street and goes on crash-filled joyride, then returns to scene to hijack ambulance

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Madman steals FedEx truck on NYC street and goes on crash-filled joyride, then returns to scene to hijack ambulance

#dui
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

4 wanted for snatching mopeds from Coney Island parking lot

Four suspects stole five mopeds from a Coney Island parking lot at West 8th Street and Surf Avenue on Oct. 17 around 1 p.m.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Police still looking for Shaq's stolen Range Rover

A $180,000 Range Rover customized for Shaquille O'Neal was stolen in Georgia; investigators identified suspects, obtained search warrants, and a $10,000 reward is offered.
US news
fromFortune
3 months ago

Avis employee stole 47 vehicles and ran private business loaning them out around upstate New York, police say | Fortune

An employee allegedly stole 47 vehicles from an Avis Budget location at Syracuse Hancock International Airport between June and August and rented them out; 42 vehicles have been recovered.
France news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

New footage shows Louvre jewel thieves making their escape

Masked thieves used a stolen ladder-equipped lorry to break into the Paris museum, stealing eight jewellery pieces worth €88m and fleeing on motorbikes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Prosecutors file charges in Berkeley shooting

The shooting happened Oct. 4 near the intersection of Ashby Avenue and Seventh Street, according to the Berkeley Police Department. Police said the man saw the suspects steal a Nissan Altima during a robbery in Oakland and chased them into Berkeley, where he fired a handgun at them from a Chevrolet Tahoe. The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
California
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Toronto family works together to fight off men attempting to steal their car | CBC News

Attempted overnight vehicle theft led to a confrontation that injured the husband, disabled the car alarm by cutting wires, and left the family shaken.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

NYPD seeks four suspects in connection to two Williamsburg dating app robberies * Brooklyn Paper

Four people are sought for two violent July dating-app robberies in Williamsburg involving masked assailants, weapons, assaults, and theft of a Mercedes and an iPhone.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Theft and burglary cases reported to Los Gatos Monte Sereno PD

Multiple crimes occurred in Los Gatos: assault on a nurse, auto burglaries, a stolen vehicle, petty thefts, and a forced residential burglary.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Thieves in Quincy are ordering pizzas then stealing the driver's car, police say

Two pizza delivery drivers in Quincy had their cars stolen in nearly identical masked bogus-order incidents; both vehicles were later recovered and arrests followed in a related case.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Oakland man's sentence for killing truck thief? He gets to take off GPS ankle monitor

Jose Campos Rodas, 31, had been out of custody facing a murder charge in the May 2023 shooting death of 38-year-old Manuel Zambrano. In a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, Campos Rodas pleaded no contest to assault with a firearm, then was sentenced to the time he had already served. The sentence was split between the seven months he spent behind bars, and the time he was free but equipped with the GPS device, court records show.
California
#high-speed-chase
California
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Saratoga residents at home when burglars break in

Multiple residents experienced significant financial scams, vehicle thefts, burglaries, vandalism, and shoplifting incidents causing substantial losses.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Dog reunited with family after thieves steal jeep with him inside

Barbara Dillon has thanked the power of social media which caused a woman in Meath to recognise the stray dog and alert gardaí. 'Rusty' the five year old collie was in the back of the Toyota Landcruiser when it was taken from a car park at Kingscourt, Co Cavan, on Thursday afternoon. Her husband Theo parked his jeep and trailer to go to Kingscourt Mart at midday and when he returned, the jeep and Rusty were gone.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Beverly Hills joins Trump's list of crime-ridden cities. Really? 'I've never felt unsafe here'

Trump called the city "a great place" but noted he has friends who leave the trunk and doors of their cars open because they know they're going to be vandalized and don't want to risk getting the windows or other parts of their vehicles damaged. "They don't want the trunk ripped off in order for them to steal what's in there, in the back," he said.
US politics
Information security
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Is the Flipper Zero the next big car theft gadget?

Underground firmware enables Flipper Zero to clone key fob radio signals, unlocking numerous vehicle models and increasing risk of widespread vehicle theft.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

4 juveniles arrested in connection to vehicle thefts

State Police reported that they recovered four firearms from a vehicle occupied by juveniles during an operation connected to vehicle thefts.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Bay Area vehicle burglary suspects arrested in Stockton

A 25-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man from Oakland were arrested in Stockton after a car chase and subsequent standoff, leading to multiple charges.
California
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

Car Theft Data Has a Silver Lining for EV Owners

The Highway Loss Data Institute released findings showing that vehicles like the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Acura TLX 4WD are among the most stolen, while electric vehicles are least stolen.
Cars
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Saratoga resident defrauded out of $1.2 million by phony foreign consulate rep

Multiple thefts and criminal activities occurred in Saratoga, including burglaries, vehicle theft, and scams.
#nypd
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Bay Area boy killed, 3 teens hospitalized in alleged DUI

The crash in Sonoma County at 10:15 p.m. resulted in the death of 14-year-old Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez and major injuries to three other juvenile males.
California
#crime
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
US news

San Leandro man arrested on vehicle theft charges after leading police on multicounty pursuit, ending in San Francisco

A suspect was arrested after a multi-county chase involving vehicle theft and drug charges.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Cars

'Copycat' Lucky Dip gang members arrested after attempted hospital car park break-ins and motorway chaos

Masked teenagers may be imitating a known gang amidst dangerous driving incidents.
Nine juveniles were arrested for high-speed chases during the Easter weekend.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Cars

'Copycat' Lucky Dip gang members arrested after attempted hospital car park break-ins and motorway chaos

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders are being 'targeted' for vehicle theft, Met Police say

Delivery riders in Barking and Dagenham are facing a significant increase in vehicle thefts, particularly during midweek nights.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Man, 21, charged with armed carjacking after fall from Gardiner Expressway, police say | CBC News

A 21-year-old man was arrested following an armed carjacking incident that led to his serious injuries and 10 criminal charges.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Four juveniles charged after gardai stop stolen car in Wicklow with stinger

"Shortly before 3am this morning, gardai were dispatched to a report of suspected unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Arklow, Co Wicklow."
UK news
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Wannabe thief stabs Long Island cop, then tries to hide under car: police

A Suffolk County police officer was stabbed in the thigh and slashed on the chin while attempting to apprehend a suspect who was fleeing the scene.
NYC politics
Cars
fromSupercar Blondie
9 months ago

$3.65M worth of stolen BMWs and Rolls-Royces have been found in the Bronx

A major vehicle theft ring was uncovered in the Bronx, involving stolen luxury cars worth $3.65 million.
Cars
fromIndependent
9 months ago

'Copycat' Lucky Dip gang members stopped with 'stinger' device after motorway chaos

Gang of masked teenagers attempted vehicle thefts in a hospital car park during Easter weekend.
Multiple high-speed chases resulted in arrests following dangerous driving incidents.
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