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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police detain four, recover vehicles stolen in Enugu, Anambra

Four suspects have been detained by the Enugu State Police, recovering vehicles stolen in Enugu and Anambra, including one linked to a kidnapping case.

Feb 28 • 09:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence by 'El Mencho' takes a toll on insurers: 631 vehicles stolen during narco-blockades

Following violent protests over the killing of CJNG leader 'El Mencho', 631 vehicles were reported stolen across Mexico, with Jalisco being the most affected state.

Feb 27 • 00:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Hauts-de-Seine: a police officer injured during a refusal to comply involving two stolen cars

A police officer was injured when one of the drivers of two stolen vehicles suddenly accelerated, hitting the officer after a request for a stop was made.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF arrests men and recovers stolen cargo vehicle parts on BR-251

Two men were arrested and electronic modules stolen from cargo vehicles were recovered on BR-251 in Montes Claros.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in condominium in Franca, SP, with five stolen cars

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Franca, Brazil, for possessing five stolen vehicles, following an anonymous tip about suspicious activity.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stolen trucks in Belo Horizonte seized on highways in Northern Minas

Two cloned, stolen trucks from Belo Horizonte were seized during a Military Police operation in Northern Minas.

Feb 25 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito dismantles illegal garage and scrapyard for stolen cars

Authorities in Quito shut down an illegal garage and a scrapyard in operations that uncovered stolen vehicles and auto parts.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for homicide is arrested after fleeing a federal road block and crashing a stolen car into three vehicles

A 25-year-old man wanted for homicide was arrested after fleeing a police roadblock in Recife and crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police alerts about a new mode of robbery in Ecuador: high-end cars stolen abroad are attempted to be 'legalized' for sale in the country

Three foreign citizens were arrested for dismantling high-end vehicles reported stolen both inside and outside Ecuador.

Feb 22 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six suspected car thieves in Kano

The Kano State Police have arrested six individuals suspected of being involved in car theft and recovered three stolen vehicles during their operation.

Feb 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Luxury Cars Stolen Using 'Fault Diagnosis Machine', Arrest Made, 210 Victims, 1 Billion Yen Loss

Two suspects have been arrested in Osaka for stealing luxury cars valued at around 1 billion yen, using a diagnostic machine to replicate smart keys.

Feb 17 • 07:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Stolen truck involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents in Tokyo; driver secured

A stolen truck caused a series of hit-and-run accidents involving at least seven vehicles in Tokyo, leading to the driver being apprehended by police.

Feb 14 • 11:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Used Cars: How to Ensure You Don’t Buy a Stolen and 'Masqueraded' Vehicle?

The article discusses the rise of stolen and disguised vehicles being sold in France and advises on how to avoid such purchases.

Feb 13 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals Increase Use of Illegal GPS Signal Blockers to Prevent Tracking of Stolen Vehicles

Criminal gangs in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area are increasingly using illegal GPS signal blockers to evade detection of stolen cargo trucks, with a significant rise in seizures by police.

Feb 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report

A new report indicates a significant 18% drop in auto thefts in Canada for 2025, yet recovery rates remain low, with more than a third of stolen vehicles unrecovered.

Feb 11 • 17:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Panevėžys Police reports the recovery of a stolen car in less than 6 hours

The Panevėžys Police successfully recovered a stolen 2000 Seat Leon within six hours and emphasized the importance of securing vehicles.

Feb 10 • 10:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A car stolen in France every 4 minutes: the alarming phenomenon of 'make-up' of used vehicles

In France, a vehicle is stolen approximately every four minutes, highlighting the alarming rise in the 'make-up' of stolen cars for resale across Europe.

Feb 9 • 06:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group arrested with guns, drugs and 'stolen' car to commit fraud against insurer in MG

Six men were arrested in Arcos, Brazil, with firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles, as part of a scheme to commit insurance fraud.

Feb 7 • 15:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest nine armed robbery suspects, recover stolen vehicles in FCT

Nine suspects involved in an armed robbery in Jikwoyi have been arrested by police in the Federal Capital Territory after a tip-off.

Feb 6 • 18:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Porsches, Maserati allegedly stolen from Melbourne homes overnight

Four young men have been charged with stealing three luxury vehicles from homes in Melbourne during an overnight crime spree.

Feb 5 • 09:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Reiki, high-tech gadgets and jammers... luxury cars were stolen in minutes

A gang that stole luxury cars on demand has been arrested in Noida, with police recovering stolen vehicles and various tools from the suspects.

Feb 5 • 03:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illinois man accused of threatening FBI agent after info was stolen from government vehicles, posted online

An Illinois man is facing federal charges for threatening an FBI agent using stolen personal information taken from government vehicles during unrest following Renee Good's shooting.

Feb 4 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Dakar Classic Winner K. Raišys - About the Rumors of Stolen Mechanics: "Someone Said I Took Them Away in Bags"

Karolis Raišys discusses competing with historic vehicles in the Dakar Classic and addresses rumors regarding the theft of mechanics during the event.

Feb 4 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

18 insured cars were stolen in Latvia last year. Which vehicles were favored by thieves?

In Latvia, 18 insured cars were stolen last year, representing a 38% decrease from 2024, with the thefts including various brands such as BMW, Hyundai, and Toyota.

Feb 3 • 08:34 UTC

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