Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
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This car tops the chart of most-stolen vehicles
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
San Francisco police use drones for auto theft
An estimated 1,700 police departments nationwide use drones for search and rescue, traffic control and crime scene investigations. Police in San Francisco say drones are helping them crack down on auto thieves. Jo Ling Kent has more on the Bay Area's new eyes in the sky.
Secret Service agent fires at suspects
A Secret Service agent opened fire after spotting suspects who were seemingly attempting to break into cars near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday morning. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
What's behind the rise in U.S. car thefts?
New data from the FBI shows that violent crime fell significantly in 2023, but motor vehicle thefts soared for the second year in a row. Motor vehicle theft increased by more than 12.5%, the highest rate recorded since 2007. Former FBI special agent Daniel Brunner joins CBS News to examine what's driving the uptick.
Hertz CEO promises to address false arrests
The new CEO of rental giant Hertz is now promising to fix a problem CBS News has been reporting on for months: Customers who say they were falsely arrested after Hertz reported the cars they legitimately rented as stolen. CBS News consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner reports.
Stolen Cars: America's Unsolved Crime
CBS News data analysis shows most car theft cases are never solved. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi exposes the reasons behind the growing problem.
Woman charged with stealing truck filled with 10,000 donuts
Police said the doughnuts were "destroyed" after she was arrested.
Newest car theft threat: carhackers
Thieves are hacking into modern car computer systems to steal vehicles in seconds. CBS News Consumer Correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi reports.
Colorado father killed after confronting alleged scooter thieves
The man, 49, and his son were awakened by alleged thieves in their backyard.
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.
Catalytic converter thefts rise across U.S.
A car's catalytic converter helps reduce harmful emissions from being released into the air. A new report shows they're becoming a popular target for thieves. CBS Los Angeles' Kristine Lazar reports.
Truck theft suspect fatally shot by owner who tracked him using AirTag, police say
"If you are to get your vehicle stolen, I know it's frustrating, but please do not take matters in your own hands like this," a police spokesperson said.
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