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Vehicle Theft Eases with Rising Values and Demand

2/8/2026

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Story summary

An expert states that vehicle theft was simpler and cheaper in the 1980s and 1990s than today.
He explains that rising vehicle values and increased demand for parts have made it easier for thieves to steal and profit.
This shift highlights the evolving nature of vehicle theft and its economic implications.

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Story summary

An expert states that vehicle theft was simpler and cheaper in the 1980s and 1990s than today.
He explains that rising vehicle values and increased demand for parts have made it easier for thieves to steal and profit.
This shift highlights the evolving nature of vehicle theft and its economic implications.