A 16-year-old boy stole cash, keys and cars in a series of burglaries and thefts, a court was told.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23281791.boy-16-stole-cash-keys-cars-southampton-crime-spree/?ref=rss

About 3.40pm on June 15 police arrested a teenager at an address in Reginald Ward in relation to break and enters offences and motor vehicle thefts.

Source: https://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/8242442/car-jacking-break-and-enters-in-this-weeks-police-wrap-june-23/?src=rss

According to crime data from Monmouth County, there were less than 140 car thefts back in 2017.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-news/nj-mayor-sues-his-own-state-over-bail-reform-blames-failing-policy-for-massive-spike-in-car-thefts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nj-mayor-sues-his-own-state-over-bail-reform-blames-failing-policy-for-massive-spi

A former Connecticut cop is accused of being a “serial burglar” believed to have committed at least 30 thefts in three different states.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/ex-connecticut-cop-suspected-of-being-serial-burglar/

A former Officeworks manager who stole almost $50,000 from the company by sending refunds to his own bank account had become “addicted” to committing the thefts.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/officeworks-manager-caught-stealing-50000-from-company-was-addicted-to-thefts/730398

Also, even though thefts are down overall, they’re still happening at a rate that’s 21 times higher than we saw back in 2019.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/catalytic-converter-thefts-are-actually-down-this-year-1850747622

Also, grand larcenies are up 39% (to 237 from 170); burglaries climbed 10% (to 53 from 48), and auto thefts zoomed 20% (to 6 from 5), the data show.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/11/big-apples-core-is-rotten-with-crime-experts-biz-owners/

A Northeast Baltimore resident shared how the increase in car thefts has impacted him.

Source: https://afro.com/baltimore-city-council-members-call-for-car-theft-investigative-hearing/

A persistent shoplifter has been jailed after police worked with retail staff to identify him as the offender responsible for a series of thefts in the Ashfield area.

Source: https://www.chad.co.uk/news/crime/prolific-shoplifter-jailed-after-string-of-thefts-in-sutton-4360827

A police warning following a series of thefts from vehicles in Ocean Village, Southampton.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23314858.thieves-target-cars-ocean-village-southampton/?ref=rss

As one of them went into the morning room and then came straight back out again, Mrs Russell suddenly found herself unwittingly caught up in one of the century's most notorious art thefts.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12425131/Get-floor-kill-Decades-heist-Scottish-castle-tour-guide-tells-time-armed-raiders-escaped-50million-Da-Vinci-painting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A spokesperson for the police said: “Over the last week Clitheroe residents have been victims of a number of thefts from unattended motor vehicles and vehicle interferences.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23944674.clitheroe-police-streets-rise-car-thefts/?ref=rss

As the investigation continued, the suspect disclosed the names of his accomplices involved in similar thefts.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/police-bust-burglars-gang-stolen-property-worth-lakhs-recovered-in-jks-budgam-2/

At the ticket hearings, Kriv often provided what he said were legitimate police incident reports as evidence of the car thefts; they had officer names and badge numbers, and he explained that he got the reports at police headquarters.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-chicago-police-discipline-jeffrey-kriv-20230603-gttygota3fd2fjjchl6d4rkuvi-htmlstory.html

“Auto theft networks have grown significantly since 2020, with car and auto-part thefts increasing by 40% or more in some areas of the state.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/07/08/bucco-bill-enhancing-punishments-for-auto-theft-crimes-signed-into-law/

Bea Upton, 53, a regular user of the centre, said: "There is zero accountability from The Quays and these are high-value thefts which have a strong impact on the victims.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23792632.quays-responds-claims-targeted-thieves/?ref=rss

Because these car companies have not done their part to prevent thefts, I am urging the federal government to help us protect our residents.”

Source: https://chicagodefender.com/recall-theft-prone-kia-and-hyundai-vehicles-say-attorney-general-raoul-and-17-other-ags/

Break-ins and thefts at RTD lots are now seemingly as frequent as the train stops themselves.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/rtd-upgrading-cameras-in-lots-as-commuter-frustrations-over-break-ins-grow

Break-ins and thefts will still happen, but a home security system can make intruders feel less comfortable in your home.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/home/security/7-home-security-myths-you-should-stop-believing-in-2023/

But Judge Nicholas Clarke KC reminded the court of how much money had been taken and on the effect thefts like these can have on drivers.

Source: https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/23332377.atherton-unprepared-thief-stole-20-000-cash-transit/?ref=rss