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GTA 6 Turns Car Theft Into a Strategic, Tool-Driven Challenge
gaming3 days ago

GTA 6 Turns Car Theft Into a Strategic, Tool-Driven Challenge

GTA 6 overhauls its car-theft mechanic by layering access to vehicles: some cars require tools like a Slim Jim or a key cloner, others can be entered but may not start, and hotwiring isn’t universal. Cars must be registered and stored in a garage to become personal possessions, while trackers can alert police. A new Waink app lets players scan cars for locks, alarms, and value, adding planning and skill to hijacking and promising more rewarding gameplay when the game releases on PS5 and Xbox.

via Kotaku|
#gameplay-mechanics#gaming#gta-6
Portland man fatally shot by police after armed car theft spree ends at Casco Bay Lines
local4 days ago

Portland man fatally shot by police after armed car theft spree ends at Casco Bay Lines

A 37-year-old man, Jacob Hastings, was fatally shot by Portland, Maine police after threatening workers with a gun, stealing vehicles at gunpoint, and leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended at the Casco Bay Lines terminal; a firearm was recovered from a stolen vehicle, three officers were placed on administrative leave, and the Maine Attorney General's Office will investigate the deadly use of force.

via WMTW|
#casco-bay-lines#gun-violence#local
Iowa man charged in Utah triple murder tied to car theft
crime5 months ago

Iowa man charged in Utah triple murder tied to car theft

A 22-year-old Iowa man, Ivan Miller, is charged in Utah with three counts of aggravated murder for allegedly killing Margaret Oldroyd in her home and Linda Dewey and Natalie Graves at a trailhead, reportedly to obtain money and a different car; authorities say he took Oldroyd’s Buick Regal and targeted the two women near the Cocks Comb Trailhead before fleeing to Colorado, where he was arrested and is awaiting extradition to Utah. He previously faced Iowa charges and reportedly told police he was headed back to Iowa.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#aggravated-murder#crime#iowa
Hyundai and Kia to retrofit 7 million US vehicles over theft concerns
business8 months ago

Hyundai and Kia to retrofit 7 million US vehicles over theft concerns

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a settlement requiring them to offer free repairs and install anti-theft technology, including engine immobilizers, on millions of vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2011, in response to increased thefts linked to social media videos demonstrating how to steal their cars, with repairs expected to be available from early 2026 to early 2027.

via NBC News|
#anti-theft-technology#business#hyundai
Muscle Cars and Chevys Lead America's Most-Stolen Vehicle List
business1 year ago

Muscle Cars and Chevys Lead America's Most-Stolen Vehicle List

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is identified as America's most stolen vehicle, with a theft rate 39 times higher than average for recent model years, primarily due to its high horsepower and vulnerabilities in onboard data ports, despite recent security updates from GM. High-performance and expensive vehicles, especially pickup trucks, are more targeted by thieves, while electric and hybrid vehicles are less frequently stolen due to their lower street presence and charging requirements.

via CBS News|
#auto-theft-trends#business#car-security
Police Hunt for Suspects in Armed Robbery of South Shore 7-Elevens
crime2 years ago

Police Hunt for Suspects in Armed Robbery of South Shore 7-Elevens

Police in Massachusetts are investigating two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores on the South Shore, with suspects wielding handguns and fleeing with cash. The incidents in Norwell and Quincy involved masked males, and a stolen vehicle is believed to be connected to one of the robberies. Authorities are seeking tips and working to confirm if the same suspects were involved in both incidents.

via WCVB Boston|
#7-eleven#armed-robbery#crime