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Virginia Beach Police Department Concerned About Influx of Armed Car Break-Ins
Virginia Beach Police tell 10 On Your Side a rash of recent car break-ins is alarming. Melissa Johnston, a public information officer with VBPD, said as of Tuesday, more than 20 car break-in reports have come to the police department. … Continue reading
Auto Thefts and Break-ins are On the Rise: What Can You Do?
Auto glass companies can encourage customers to be on the lookout for possible theft as travel resumes and office employees return to in-person work. Supply chain challenges and the industry’s labor shortage could frustrate repair time after a theft. Click … Continue reading
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Increased Car Break-ins Overwhelm Repair Shops
As car break-ins become a growing crime trend in Memphis, the problem is proving to be not only an invasion of privacy but also a major inconvenience. WREG has reported dozens of car break-ins and vandalisms over the last few … Continue reading
Smash and Grab Spree Hits Dozens of Cars in Conway Neighborhood
A Conway community wants answers after neighbors have been dealing with multiple car break-ins since October. In the Kiskagee Parke neighborhood, it’s not hard to notice the cars that have their windows shattered and others that have plastic bags where … Continue reading
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Rash of Break-ins in Hampton With Over 20 Cars Hit. Police See ‘Larger Issue’ in New England
“We’re looking at the possibility of the larger issue throughout New England,” said Hampton Deputy Police Chief Alex Reno. “A number of communities in a number of different states have experienced a rash of similar thefts.” Click here to read … Continue reading
More Security Visible as St. Louis Blues Fans Return to Scene of Multiple Crimes
Some St. Louis Blues fans heading to Thursday’s game hoped their cars would be intact after the game was over. Parking lots near Enterprise Center have been targeted in recent weeks. The most recent crimes prompted some security changes. Police … Continue reading
40-Person Teenage Gang Blamed for Rash of Ohio-Area Car Break-Ins
Authorities claim the ‘Glacier Gang’ has been breaking into and stealing cars all over Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It should be noted that many owners have left them unlocked or with valuables visible inside. Click here to read more.
Police Investigating 20 Car Break-ins in Missouri
Police are investigating 20 car break-ins that happened Wednesday afternoon in the Chesterfield Valley. “Cars are targeted if there’s something in plain view,” Chesterfield Police Lt. Keith Rider said. Click here to read more.
San Francisco Car Burglars Target Parking Garages; Show up at Victim’s Home
Car break-in victims may feel their vehicles are generally safer parked in a garage than on San Francisco streets, but that no longer is true. Smash-and-grabs are also happening in parking garages. Click here to read more.
Car Break-ins on the Rise in Multiple Columbus Neighborhoods
Multiple people in Columbus are outraged following multiple car break-ins in their neighborhoods. One man tells News Leader 9 it’s happened to him five times since moving to his home. Click here to read more.
Wisconsin Car Break-ins: 50+ Vehicles Damaged, Suspects Sought
Brown Deer police are looking for suspects after more than 50 cars were broken into during the overnight hours from Sunday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 25. Click here to read more.
San Francisco, Tourism Industry Offer Cash Rewards to Stop Auto Burglary Fencing Operations
San Francisco is moving to stem a scourge of auto break-ins by joining with private businesses to offer cash rewards for information on the fencing operations moving the stolen goods. Click here to read more.
Tesla Owners say Their Cars Increasingly Targeted for Break-ins
Tesla Owners say Their Cars Increasingly Targeted for Break-ins
As Crime Increases So Does Windshield Repair and Replacement
Automotive crime is unfortunate for many and shows no sign of completely stopping anytime soon. An increase in this type of crime could mean an increase in the amount of work for your shop, do you have enough technicians to … Continue reading