A growing number of reports describe tow trucks hauling away cars they have no business taking, from public lots to private driveways. One Reddit account details such a theft involving a Pontiac snatched by an unmarked truck, fueling concern about the tactic.
Using a tow truck lends an air of legitimacy to what is really brazen theft, making the crime harder to spot in the moment. The trend is a troubling reminder that owners can’t always assume a vehicle being towed is being handled lawfully.