… To combat rising trends in catalytic converter thefts county-wide, the Montgomery County Police Department … to residents. To-date, there have been 737 thefts of motor vehicle parts or accessories in Montgomery County this year, … thefts nationwide increased by 1,215% between 2019 and 2022.  Click  for full article …

JLewis@nicb.org - 04/04/2023 - 12:41

… Culturemap Dallas, By Teresa Gubbons, Aug. 9, 2022 Catalytic converter theft is not a new phenomenon, but … caught on video in which the thief was confronted by the vehicle owner. These anti-pollution devices use metals such … in the past few years. Particularly since the pandemic, thefts have skyrocketed across the U.S.: According to the …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 08/10/2022 - 13:53

… Misuse Of Platform  DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 — Thefts of Kia and Hyundai automobiles increased dramatically across the United States in 2022, and insurance industry associations say misuse of … Association of Special Investigation Units. “When a vehicle is stolen, it is often not the end of the crime but …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 01/19/2023 - 16:38

… insurance crime, have indicated a drastic increase in vehicle crime across the United States. Vehicle thefts, carjackings, and catalytic converter thefts are all … converter thefts increased 1,215% between 2019 and 2022. The converters contain high value precious metals, …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 01/27/2023 - 11:45

… thieves stealing catalytic converters, a pricey part of a vehicle’s exhaust system.  Criminals seeking cash for the … one Warwick businessman took matters into his own hands in 2022 by putting an Apple AirTag in his truck’s converter, … then tracking the thief to a nearby gas station.  But thefts of the expensive car part have plummeted over the past …

MTorres@nicb.org - 01/26/2024 - 13:04

… trip, the last thing on your mind is becoming a victim of vehicle theft. Unfortunately, it is a very real possibility. … Bureau (NICB), more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2022, marking a 7% increase over 2021.  If you’re planning on … partners to provide statistical data about vehicle thefts, trends that may affect vehicle theft, and steps that …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 06/06/2023 - 12:43

… Strengthening Partnership SAN DIEGO, CA., SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 — The  National Insurance Crime Bureau   (NICB), the … (CDI) . California currently ranks third in the nation for vehicle thefts per 100,000 people , and CDI is committed to reducing …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/12/2022 - 08:59

… and Reinforce Partnership SAN DIEGO, CA., SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 — The  National Insurance Crime Bureau   (NICB), the … As crime continues to increase, including the highest vehicle theft numbers seen in the United States since 2008 and staggering catalytic converter thefts, California is experiencing some of the highest crime …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/13/2022 - 12:30

… worked 351 investigations. The unit investigated auto thefts, the failure to return rental vehicles, vehicle burglaries, criminal mischief, frauds, and search … rate of auto theft cases. The national clearance rate in 2022 was 9.2%. Since the implementation of the HCSO Auto …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 01/30/2024 - 16:26

… Auto-Theft Reduction Strategy is Working, with Motor Vehicle Thefts Down 50% in Rochester, 45% in Buffalo Governor Kathy … are up 19 percent from the $7.3 million recovered in 2022, and a 67 percent increase from the $5.2 million …

MTorres@nicb.org - 02/02/2024 - 15:25

… Efforts Against Fraudsters SAN DIEGO, CA, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 —  The  National Insurance Crime Bureau  (NICB), the … the U.S. continues to increase, including the highest vehicle theft numbers since 2008 and staggering catalytic converter thefts, California is experiencing some of the highest crime …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/13/2022 - 09:00

… Wfla.com, Annie Mapp, July 28, 2022 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Detectives with the St. … Police Department are seeing an unusual trend in auto thefts this month. Police said 23 of the 56 cars stolen since … July 11 were Kia or Hyundai models. That’s about 41% of vehicle thefts, according to the department. Most have been …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 08/04/2022 - 07:10

… Calls to Montreal police returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, violent crime, car theft up | CBC News , Joe Bongiorno, … before the pandemic — the  report  shows that motor vehicle thefts and violent crimes jumped last year.” …

LAlcala@nicb.org - 06/14/2023 - 12:07

… catalytic converter — and create expensive headaches for vehicle owners and law enforcement agencies alike. A growing … and automotive crime-fighting advocates. The rate of thefts doubled in the city of Napa from 2020 and 2021, and … . Napa Valley Register, by Howard Yune, updated March 15, 2022 …

fleon@nicb.org - 03/18/2022 - 14:51

… www.local10.com , Chris Gothner, May 24, 2022 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police arrested a man and … The theft arrest comes amid a spike in catalytic converter thefts across South Florida. Daisy Marie Vandeusen and Andrew … to the victim’s pickup truck in a rental car, exiting the vehicle and stealing the truck’s catalytic converter. …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 05/27/2022 - 10:15

… The Published Reporter, Jessica Mcfadyen, February 25, 2022. OCALA, FL – Multiple Ocala Police officers and Marion … multiple felony charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft of a firearm, attempted auto theft, and … m/2022/02/25/cops-man-under-surveillance-in-suspected-truck-thefts-caught-hiding-in-woods-surrendered/ …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 03/04/2022 - 10:28

… Carey Codd, February 13, 2024 Reacting to a string of car thefts in Tamarac, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Tamarac … thieves to program or clone a key fob for virtually any vehicle. Detectives say car owners should consider parking … one million vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2022 costing vehicle owners more than $8 billion dollars. …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 02/20/2024 - 19:00

… during IASIU Annual Conference SAN DIEGO, CA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 — The  National Insurance Crime Bureau   (NICB), the … the nation continues to increase, including the highest vehicle theft numbers since 2008 and staggering catalytic converter thefts, California is experiencing some of the highest crime …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 09/09/2022 - 08:36

… and Foster Investigative Efforts MINEOLA, NY OCTOBER 3, 2022 — The  National Insurance Crime Bureau   (NICB), the … the U.S. continues to increase, including the highest vehicle theft numbers since 2008 and staggering catalytic converter thefts, New York is following the increasing trend line. …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 10/03/2022 - 15:42

… at greatly reducing the number of catalytic converter thefts in California was approved by the Assembly … by Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced), would prohibit all vehicle dealers and retail sellers from selling vehicles … article .  California Globe, by Evan Symon, April 27, 2022 …

fleon@nicb.org - 05/05/2022 - 13:08

… Local10.com, Chris Gothner, July 26, 2022 LAUDERHILL, Fla. – A Lauderdale Lakes man was set to … deployed a special detail in response to the string of car thefts and an officer approached Grant, asking him if he … Hamitt all face multiple charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle and racketeering. News article:   …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 08/04/2022 - 07:08