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Hello,

Carjacking

• It is often a crime of opportunity – a thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. Sometimes it’s part of another crime.
• Car thieves may find it easier to steal a car while the owner is there – with the keys in the ignition – than to break into a car, especially if the car has an alarm.
• Cars equipped with sophisticated, built-in alarm systems and theft-deterrent devices are becoming harder to steal.
• Cars, especially luxury models, provide quick cash for drug users and other criminals.
• Carjacking may be a rite of passage, an initiation act, or just a thrill for some.

Thank you,

There were NO Incident Reports taken by IITPSD for 2/26/2013.