Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
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Cars stolen in U.S. being smuggled to Mexico
More than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the last four years the number of stolen vehicles crossing the border into Mexico from California, Texas and Arizona jumped 79%, the California Highway Patrol says. "CBS Saturday Morning" follows one San Diego native's grueling journey to get her stolen car back from Tijuana.
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.
Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger
Two infant girls were reported missing after the car they were in was stolen. The babies were later found left out in the cold.
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.
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
Boy, 10, charged after driving stolen car near crowded Minneapolis playground
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
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.
Why Sacramento police are solving more car theft cases than other agencies nationwide
If your car is stolen, the odds are your car will be found but the person who stole it will almost never be arrested. But Sacramento PD has a higher arrest rate than most thanks to new technology and a dedicated team.
Man claims Hertz falsely accused him
A Kentucky man says Hertz accused him of stealing a car, a car he says he returned over three years ago. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
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?
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.
How quickly your vehicle can get carhacked
Home security video released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the summer of 2022 shows how quickly thieves were able to hack into a car.
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.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is 60 times more likely to be stolen
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
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.
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