VIDEO: U.S. Paralympian’s Three Gold Medals Recovered After Car Heist
Three Olympic gold medals earned by Jen Lee, a member of the USA Men’s Sled Hockey team, were recovered in Texas after they were stolen.
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Security Alert: How to Tell if You’re Being Targeted by Crooks Using Apple AirTags
Reports of individuals being targeted for crimes by crooks using Apple’s AirTag tracking devices have increased, with police warning that many are being used in carjacking attempts and stalking. Here’s how to tell if you’re being tracked by an Apple AirTag.
Apple Launches ‘Safety Guide’ for AirTag Trackers Following Stalking Incidents
Tech giant Apple has released new safety information on the usage of its AirTag tracking accessory following multiple reports of the devices being used to stalk people and even target cars for theft.
San Francisco Drivers Leave Trunks Open as Car Break-ins Surge
Drivers in San Francisco are leaving their car’s trunk open in an effort to fend off potential auto burglaries as the city reported a 32 percent increase in car break-ins over the past year.
Police: Crooks Are Using Apple ‘AirTag’ Trackers to Target Vehicles for Theft
According to a recent police bulletin, car thieves are using the $29 AirTag devices produced by Apple to track cars they have targeted for theft. Crooks apply the AirTags to target vehicles in public places, then use the tracker to follow their victims home, where they then steal the vehicle.
VIDEO: Car Thefts Rise in Portland amid Police Staff Shortage
Car thefts have increased in Portland, Oregon; in September, 903 vehicles were reported stolen in the area, KGW 8 reported on Friday.
TV Journalist Reporting on Car Thefts Robbed of Camera in San Francisco
A TV journalist was robbed of his camera at gunpoint while he was reporting on car thefts in the San Francisco area, authorities said.
Oregon Car Thieves Crash into One Another
A police chase through Newberg, Oregon, ended abruptly on Monday when one car thief collided with another.
Sweden: 9 in 10 Car Thefts Carried Out by Foreign Gangs
Figures from the Swedish police’s National Operations Department (NOA) have revealed that foreign gangs are behind 90 per cent of the car thefts in the country.
VIDEO: Pregnant Woman Dragged Across Parking Lot as Thief Steals Car
A pregnant woman in Atlanta, Georgia, was dragged across a gas station parking lot on Monday when a thief allegedly stole her Chevrolet Camaro while the engine was running.
Maryland Suspect Arrested for Theft of 18 Cars in 24 Hours
Police arrested a suspect in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on July 11 for the theft of 18 cars during a 24-hour period.
Police: Man Beaten to Death After Stealing Car with Kids Inside
Authorities said that an unnamed car thief was beaten to death by the father of the children who were still in the car when he stole it.
8-Year-Old ‘Hero’ Pulls Sister from Moving Car to Avert Kidnapping
Ohio police have dubbed an eight-year-old boy a “hero” for pulling his big sister from a moving car as it was being stolen.
Fresno Man Allegedly Drove by Police Department in Stolen Car
Jason Kirscher of Fresno was arrested after allegedly driving by the Clovis Police Department Friday and attempting to escape police in a stolen Honda Accord.
Missouri Inmate Escapes, Steals Squad Car from Pursuers
Travis Lee Davis, 30, stole the vehicle into which he had been confined while the officers interviewed the victim.
Police: 11-Year-Old Fights Off Man Stealing Father’s Car
An 11-year-old boy in Connecticut fought off a would-be robber attempting to steal his father’s car Saturday while he was inside the vehicle, police said.
