A carjacker had a change of heart after realizing the vehicle he’d stolen had a baby girl in the backseat. According to the New York Post, the girl’s father, Patrick Julbe, got out of the parked but still running car to shop for a cell phone. His girlfriend, Jennifer Rodriguez, and their 8-month-old daughter, Ayanna, stayed […]
Study Shows Escaldes Are Most Vulnerable to Theft
A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute concludes that the Cadilac Escalade is the most likely vehicle for theft. The study, based on insurance claims made for model year 2008 through 2010 vehicles, showed that the Escalade is six times more likely to be hit by thieves than the average vehicle, and its […]
Auto Theft Rates Increasing in Some Cities
The rate of motor vehicle theft in California is almost twice the national average, according to Location Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm that provides relocation software and real estate investment advice. And according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, it’s getting worse. Eight of the top 10 cities for auto theft nationwide […]