Surprising no one who’s been paying attention, a new report details how much car theft has risen in New York City over the past four years. It should serve as a major wake-up call for policymakers in the city and other metro areas grappling with the same trend.
A multi-year surge underscores how deeply rooted the theft problem has become. The figures are a stark reminder of the need for stronger prevention and enforcement to reverse a trend affecting countless vehicle owners.