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crime1 month ago•7 min saved

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

crime3 months ago•3 min saved

Unmarked Tow Trucks Stealing Vehicles in Southern California

A series of vehicle thefts involving a white tow truck have been reported across San Bernardino County, with victims noticing their cars disappearing from driveways and curbs without police awareness, prompting an investigation into possible organized crime.

via Los Angeles Times|

#car-theft #crime #organized-crime

crime3 months ago•1 min saved

Thief Uses Tow Truck to Steal Vehicles in San Bernardino

A man in San Bernardino reports his Toyota Tacoma was stolen by an unmarked tow truck, leading to at least a dozen similar thefts in the area. Authorities are investigating, and residents are advised to use security devices like AirTags and surveillance cameras to protect their vehicles.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#carjacking #crime #san-bernardino

local-news3 months ago•1 min saved

Suspect Steals WSP Vehicle in Dramatic Carjacking

A suspect was taken into custody after pushing a WSP lieutenant to the ground and stealing her vehicle near Northgate, Seattle, leading to a police chase and PIT maneuver in Lynnwood; no injuries reported.

via KOMO|

#local-news #lynnwood #police-chase

crime3 months ago•1 min saved

Brother of NFL Star Puka Nacua Arrested in Lakers Player's Car Theft

Samson Nacua, brother of LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, was accused of stealing a BMW in West Hollywood, with another suspect, Trey Rose, who drove the vehicle. Both were arrested and released the same day, and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#arrest #bmw-theft #crime

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Hyundai and Kia to provide free anti-theft repairs following settlement

Hyundai and Kia will offer free repairs to millions of vehicles, including installing engine immobilizers, following a settlement with multiple states over inadequate anti-theft technology that led to a surge in thefts, with repairs expected from 2026 to 2027 and costs potentially exceeding $500 million.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#anti-theft-technology #hyundai #kia

business3 months ago•2 min saved

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

crime5 months ago•2 min saved

Woman Escapes Police Chase Into Mexico, Then Gets Arrested Upon Return

A woman staying at a sober living home in California stole a minivan, led police on a high-speed chase into Mexico, and was eventually stopped at the border; the vehicle was recovered in Tijuana, and the owner emphasized the importance of mental health and substance abuse support.

via The Guardian|

#california #crime #high-speed-chase

crime7 months ago•1 min saved

Retired Auburn Professor Murdered at Dog Park, Suspect in Custody

A retired Auburn University professor, Dr. Julie Schnuelle, was murdered at Kiesel Park, and her truck was stolen. A suspect, Harold Rashad Dabney III, was arrested nearby and linked to the scene. The university mourns her loss, and police are investigating.

via WSB-TV|

#arrest #auburn-university #crime

local-news8 months ago•1 min saved

Suspects steal three vehicles, including big rig, in LA carjacking spree

Two armed carjackers stole three vehicles, including a semi-truck, during a police chase from Lancaster to downtown LA, eventually abandoning the vehicles and fleeing on foot.

via NBC Los Angeles|

#carjacking #la #local-news

business8 months ago•4 min saved

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

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

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

crime-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Hidden AirTags: A New Tool for Vehicle Theft in Montreal and Beyond"

Thieves in Montreal are using Apple's AirTags to track and steal vehicles, prompting warnings from police in Burlington, Vermont. Travelers returning from Canada have found AirTags in their vehicles, and there's concern that the devices are being used for criminal activities such as car theft and drug trafficking. However, there are safety features in place to alert owners if an AirTag is not within proximity, and both iPhone and Android users can detect unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags.

via MacRumors|

#airtags #apple #burlington

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Police Fatally Shoot Vehicle Theft Suspect in Rochester, NH"

Joseph Russell, a suspect in multiple motor vehicle thefts, was shot and killed by New Hampshire State Police troopers in Rochester after drawing a firearm when a state police K9 brought him to the ground. The Rochester Police Department had been looking for Russell in connection with thefts in both Rochester and Lebanon, Maine, and believed him to be armed and dangerous. After abandoning his vehicle and running into a nearby neighborhood, Russell ignored commands to stop and surrender, leading to the fatal shooting. The incident is under investigation, and the names of the troopers involved will be released following formal interviews.

via WMUR Manchester|

#crime #joseph-russell #new-hampshire

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Claims Man's Life in Rochester, NH"

Joseph Russell, 36, was shot and killed by police in Rochester, New Hampshire, after drawing a firearm when a State Police K-9 brought him to the ground. Russell was sought in connection with multiple motor vehicle thefts and was believed to be armed and dangerous. After abandoning his vehicle and fleeing into a neighborhood, he ignored commands to surrender and was shot by two troopers. The incident is under investigation, and no law enforcement members were injured.

via WMUR Manchester|

#crime #joseph-russell #new-hampshire