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Recovering $30.6 Million of Stolen Vehicles in Melbourne: Addressing Car Theft Crisis

Three local council areas in Melbourne's south-east have been identified as hot spots for car theft, despite the efforts of Victoria Police to combat crime. In the first half of 2024, over 1000 stolen...
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Youth Crime Surges: Teens Arrested in Stolen Car High-Speed Chase

Four teenagers, including one as young as 13, have been arrested by Victoria Police after allegedly stealing a car and leading officers on a high-speed chase across Melbourne. The incident began when the stolen...
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Rising Trend of Car Cannibalism: Criminals Stripping Cars for Parts in Public

Cars parked on the street are increasingly becoming targets for thieves looking to strip them for hard-to-find parts, taking advantage of the parts supply shortages that have affected the auto industry post-Covid. Criminal gangs...