Chicago fastest growing city in U.S. for auto thefts – Center Square

Overall, including carjackings, Chicago had 21,516 reported auto thefts over the year, up by nearly 8,000 from 13,856 the previous year. Across the country, thefts were up 7%, pushing the number of stolen vehicles over 1 million for the first time in more than 15 years.
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Poor Taxpayer
3 years ago

Why buy a car when you can steal a car. It is quicker and easier than having to deal with a car dealer. Cops do not look for stolen cars and even if you are caught nothing happens anyways. The streets are run by the criminals now.

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