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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A police officer fired at least 10 times to prevent two thieves from stealing his car

A police officer in Buenos Aires fired over ten shots at two assailants attempting to steal his vehicle, resulting in one arrest and a police pursuit of the other.

Mar 23 • 05:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Searching for stolen car – car owner run over

A car owner was injured after being run over while observing his stolen vehicle being refueled at a motel in Halden, prompting police to search for the vehicle.

Mar 22 • 18:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The List of Most Frequently Stolen Cars Includes a Beloved Model by Lithuanians: Experts Advise on How to Protect Yourself

Lithuanian experts discuss the increasing trend in car thefts, highlighting specific models that are frequently targeted and offering advice on how to prevent such thefts.

Mar 22 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested suspected of stealing car in Piraí

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Piraí, Brazil, for allegedly stealing a car using fraud.

Mar 21 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police discover 'crime hideout' with stolen cars and cargo valued at R$ 400,000 in Uberlândia

Brazilian police uncovered a location in Uberlândia used for hiding stolen vehicles and other illicit items, recovering goods worth around R$ 400,000.

Mar 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 50 kilograms of crack during attempted theft in Jacareí

The police seized 50 kilograms of crack cocaine during an attempted vehicle theft in Jacareí, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 22:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Driver in Vilnius district assaulted by passenger after argument

A driver was assaulted by a passenger after an argument in a Volkswagen Passat, resulting in a theft of the vehicle.

Mar 20 • 06:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Driver beaten at night in Vilnius district, car stolen

A driver in Vilnius was assaulted and had his vehicle stolen during a late-night altercation with a passenger.

Mar 20 • 05:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A Pole stole an Audi in Germany and then crashed it in Klatov

A Polish man stole an Audi vehicle in Germany and subsequently crashed it in the Klatovy area of Czechia.

Mar 19 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The trafficker Jiló dos Prazeres earned a percentage for each car theft and even for vehicle cloning

Jiló dos Prazeres, a prominent figure in Rio's crime scene, was killed during a police operation targeting his criminal faction, resulting in violence and chaos in the surrounding area.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

A man without a license discusses his methods after switching between 26 stolen cars over 73 days

A man described his methods of stealing and abandoning vehicles over a period of 73 days, during which he stole a total of 26 cars while being wanted by police.

Mar 18 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle thefts are reduced through integration and intelligence

The city of São José dos Campos reports a significant decline in vehicle thefts, achieving its best results since 2001 due to integrated security measures.

Mar 18 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is arrested with stolen car on Via Dutra, in Barra Mansa

A 22-year-old woman was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle on the Via Dutra highway in Barra Mansa, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Brain of the motorcycle': what is the module, a valuable piece that has become a target for thefts in SP

The electronic module of motorcycles has become a prime target for thieves in São Paulo, as it is crucial for the vehicle's operation and can be stolen in seconds.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the Jurbarkas region, the police uncovered a suspected vehicle hideout

Police in the Jurbarkas region of Lithuania discovered a hideout for possibly stolen vehicles during a raid.

Mar 17 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stolen and Cloned Car in Belo Horizonte Seized in Northwest Minas

A cloned and stolen car was seized by the Military Police in Unaí, Northwest Minas Gerais, after a tip-off about its circulation.

Mar 17 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Quick and Silent Crime: How Motorcycle Module Theft is Spreading in SP

A new type of motorcycle theft in São Paulo targets the vehicle's electronic module, which can be stolen in seconds, often without witnesses.

Mar 17 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than half a ton of irregularly transported cheese seized in stolen car in PI

A stolen car transporting over 600 kg of cheese was recovered in Picos, Piauí, along with an additional 150 kg of irregularly transported meat products.

Mar 16 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three cars have wheels and tires stolen on the same street in the North Zone of SP

Three cars had their wheels and tires stolen in the North Zone of São Paulo, with thieves leaving concrete blocks under at least one vehicle.

Mar 16 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: criminals invade dealership by crashing their car into the store gate in Limeira

Four criminals invaded a dealership in Limeira, Brazil, using a car to break through the gate and steal three motorcycles, causing an estimated loss of R$ 100,000.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man steals hospital ambulance, abandons vehicle and throws the key away in Ponta Porã

A man stole an ambulance from the Regional Hospital in Ponta Porã, MS, abandoned it shortly after, and was apprehended by the ambulance driver after he returned to search for the key he had thrown away.

Mar 16 • 13:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two Cars Stolen in Panevėžys - One Suspect Arrested

Two vehicles were stolen in Panevėžys, Lithuania, leading to the arrest of a suspected thief who was found to be intoxicated.

Mar 16 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rescue vehicle stolen from the RioSP concessionaire office on the Dutra highway, in Roseira

A rescue vehicle belonging to the RioSP concessionaire was stolen during the early hours of Sunday in Roseira, São Paulo, but was later recovered by police thanks to GPS tracking.

Mar 16 • 10:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Thief who robbed an apartment drove off in the owner's 'Mercedes' car

A thief in Panevėžys stole from an apartment and then drove away in the owner's Mercedes vehicle.

Mar 16 • 07:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man steals car, crashes into another vehicle, flees on foot and dies after confrontation with the police in Paraná

A man died following a police confrontation after stealing a car and causing a crash in Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná.

Mar 15 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals break storefront of vehicle dealership and steal motorcycle during the night

A motorcycle was stolen from a vehicle dealership in Campo Grande, Brazil, after three men broke in early Saturday morning.

Mar 14 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police recover four stolen vehicles, arrest suspects in Kano

The Nigeria Police Force recovered four stolen vehicles and arrested four suspects linked to separate thefts in Kano State.

Mar 14 • 12:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Polish Border Guards Detain Lithuanian Driver of Stolen Porsche from Germany

Polish border guards apprehended a Lithuanian man driving a stolen Porsche, confirming it was taken from Germany after discrepancies in registration were noted.

Mar 13 • 18:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A Porsche SUV Stolen by Germans Trapped a Lithuanian Halfway Through

A Lithuanian man was apprehended in Poland while driving a Porsche SUV that had been reported stolen in Germany.

Mar 13 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Petershausen: Theft of Liquor with Getaway Vehicle

Three women stole a shopping cart full of liquor from a supermarket in Petershausen and fled in a waiting getaway car.

Mar 13 • 11:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was stolen

An Alberta family discovers that their recently purchased truck was stolen, leading to complications with the dealership and authorities.

Mar 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Brazen Theft – Thief Stole the Car While Erik Was Helping His Son with Clothes

A car theft incident involving Erik Lundahl in Södra Vi, Sweden, occurred while he attended to his son, leading to social media attempts to recover the vehicle.

Mar 12 • 10:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Alleged carjacker found after crash which tore vehicle in half

A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a serious crash in which a car was split in half, after allegedly carjacking the vehicle shortly before the incident.

Mar 11 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck with stolen tractor in Sales hits police car after chase in Jaú; officer injured

A police officer was injured after a truck transporting a stolen tractor collided with a police vehicle during a chase in Jaú, São Paulo.

Mar 11 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

AI identifies stolen car route and vehicle is recovered in Teresina; suspects are arrested

A stolen car was recovered and two suspects arrested within hours of the crime in Teresina, Brazil, thanks to monitoring by an AI-based policing system.

Mar 11 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested suspected of selling rental car and simulating robbery to take the vehicle back from victims; one of the arrested is a police officer

A police officer and a young accomplice were arrested in Brazil for allegedly stealing rental cars and staging robberies to retrieve them from victims.

Mar 11 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stolen car in Rio de Janeiro recovered on Via Dutra in Resende

A stolen vehicle from Rio de Janeiro was recovered by federal police on Via Dutra in Resende, showing signs of tampering.

Mar 11 • 14:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man arrested, teen on the run after alleged four-day crime spree

A man is in custody while a teenage accomplice remains at large following a lengthy crime spree across Victoria involving vehicle theft and multiple charges.

Mar 11 • 07:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weapon of the Military Police is stolen from a vehicle during noise disturbance in Uberlândia

A firearm was stolen from a Military Police vehicle while responding to a noise disturbance incident in Uberlândia, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 23:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sells car, reports theft, and is arrested after police find vehicle with buyers in PR

A man was arrested after falsely reporting the theft of his car, which was discovered in the possession of two buyers in Pato Branco, Paraná.

Mar 10 • 20:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

A94 near Dorfen: Mysterious junk car on the highway parking lot

Police found a suspicious abandoned vehicle on the A94, leading to further investigations into its ownership and legality.

Mar 10 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The driver who fled from the police with a stolen car made dangerous maneuvers, speeds exceeded 160 km/h

A stolen Citroën Berlingo was reported fleeing from police in Tartu, reaching speeds over 160 km/h.

Mar 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 20 people are arrested in scheme of 'Finan' cars and stolen and cloned motorcycles in Uberlândia and region

A police operation in Brazil has resulted in the arrests of at least 21 individuals involved in a criminal organization stealing and cloning vehicles.

Mar 10 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police interrupt the dismantling of stolen truck in SP and arrest men in Montes Claros

A group was caught dismantling a stolen truck in São Paulo to install its parts on another vehicle in Montes Claros, leading to two arrests.

Mar 9 • 16:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF recovers vehicle registered as stolen in the Cristo Rei community, in Santarém

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) recovered a stolen vehicle in Santarém, Brazil, during a routine traffic stop.

Mar 9 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A 40,700 Euro Lexus Car Stolen in Prienai

A Lexus car worth 40,700 euros has been stolen from a parking lot in Prienai, Lithuania, leading to a police investigation.

Mar 9 • 05:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two vehicles are stolen per day in Santo Amaro, South Zone of SP; crime increased by 10% in a year

In Santo Amaro, São Paulo, an alarming rise in vehicle thefts has been reported, with an average of two cars stolen daily and a 10% increase in thefts from 2024 to 2025.

Mar 6 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Tauragis – penalty for a stolen car

A man was sentenced for stealing a car from a parking lot in Tauragė, Lithuania.

Mar 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian police open investigation into abduction of cash-in-transit guards in Hungary

Ukrainian police have initiated an investigation into the abduction of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards in Hungary following their kidnapping and the theft of an Oschadbank service vehicle.

Mar 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Divecar investigates dismantling of trucks in the Mogi das Cruzes region

The Divecar division of the São Paulo Civil Police is investigating illegal truck dismantling operations in Mogi das Cruzes, with one arrest made during an operation.

Mar 5 • 22:12 UTC

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