17 Oct 2026, Sat
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Like many cities, Portland, Oregon has watched car theft surge in recent years, and despite those who downplay it, the crime carries grave public safety risks. A stolen car crash that left two people dead drives that point home tragically.

Stolen vehicles in the hands of reckless drivers endanger entire communities. The deadly wreck is a stark counterpoint to the notion that car theft is a victimless crime, illustrating the very real human toll it can exact.

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