Pittsburgh Police Auto Squad tries to crackdown on rising car thefts

The squad relies heavily on Pittsburgh police officers and officers in surrounding municipalities when it comes to making arrests

• Oct 17, 2023

Car thefts are on the rise. Why are thieves rarely caught?

Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?

• Oct 17, 2023

Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.

• Sep 26, 2023

Police warn of string of vehicle thefts in Reserve Township

Police are alerting people who live in Reserve Township to stay vigilant after a rash of car thefts.

• Jul 25, 2023

Millvale Borough Police Department warning residents of car thefts

If suspicious or criminal activity is seen, call 911.

• Jun 20, 2023

As car thefts spike, many thieves slip through U.S. border unchecked

Thieves are stealing more than a million cars a year from American drivers, and some of these cars are being trafficked abroad for profit or to use in criminal activities.

• Jun 13, 2023