Tag: Car theft
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...
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...
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...