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Celebrity / Entertainment UK: Someone stole Tom Cruise's BMW X7 while filming 'Mission Impossible 7'

UK: Someone stole Tom Cruise's BMW X7 while filming 'Mission Impossible 7'

The crook stole thousands of pounds worth of his possessions.
By Chris Bruce 28 August 2021
Police Man chases down his stolen Lamborghini on a scooter

Man chases down his stolen Lamborghini on a scooter

... and catches it!
By Anthony Karr 16 June 2021
Official Toyota UK offers tracking kits to combat catalytic converter theft

Toyota UK offers tracking kits to combat catalytic converter theft

Here's to hoping that this service rolls out globally.
By Jacob Oliva 14 May 2021
02:35 Police See armoured car driver stay cool under fire, foil would-be robbers

See armoured car driver stay cool under fire, foil would-be robbers

Jason Bourne would be proud.
By Christopher Smith 03 May 2021
Industry Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Admiral says thefts were up 44 percent in 2020.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Insurer Ageas says catalytic converter theft accounts for almost a third of all theft claims.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2021
Weird Tesla Sentry Mode camera scares off would-be thief

Tesla Sentry Mode camera scares off would-be thief

The look on his face when he realises he’s on camera is utterly priceless.
By Andrei Nedelea 06 April 2021
Weird Watch burglar steal from one car, try to break Tesla double pane glass but fail

Watch burglar steal from one car, try to break Tesla double pane glass but fail

We’re happy thieves and burglars have no idea Teslas have cameras covering all angles, because that’s how they get caught.
By Andrei Nedelea 30 March 2021
Industry Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Spike in Range Rover thefts as gangs target luxury 4x4s, says Tracker

Police have reported making nine arrests as part of an ongoing case involving a gang suspected of stealing more than 70 Range Rovers.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Weird Bank robber uses BMW loaner for heist, tries to buy it afterwards

Bank robber uses BMW loaner for heist, tries to buy it afterwards

No prizes for guessing the end result.
By Matthew Crisara 18 March 2021
Police Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police recover 250 stolen catalytic converters, arrest 19 in bust

Police valued the converters at over £500,000.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 March 2021
Safety Ford's compact SUVs get new key tech to help reduce risk of theft

Ford's compact SUVs get new key tech to help reduce risk of theft

The technology is already offered on the Fiesta and Focus models.
By James Fossdyke 04 March 2021
Industry Land Rovers dominate list of most stolen vehicles in 2020

Land Rovers dominate list of most stolen vehicles in 2020

The high-end Range Rovers were particularly popular among car thieves.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2021
Industry UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

UK cities where catalytic converter theft is most common

London had the most catalytic converter thefts in the last three years, while Warrington experienced the most dramatic rise.
By Dominik Wilde 15 December 2020
Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Thieves scramble to export stolen cars before Brexit

Even criminals are starting to emerge from lockdown.
By Dominik Wilde 28 August 2020
Data shows vehicle thefts rose by more than 50 percent in four years

Data shows vehicle thefts rose by more than 50 percent in four years

Figures show the south-east of England is a theft hotspot.
By James Fossdyke 11 July 2020
Police London leads UK's most-stolen league table

London leads UK's most-stolen league table

Followed by Essex and the West Midlands.
By Dominik Wilde 08 May 2020
Safety Vehicle theft up by more than a fifth since 2016

Vehicle theft up by more than a fifth since 2016

Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire have seen especially large increases.
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

Vehicle tracking firm highlights the problem of keyless van theft

It's not just cars that are being targeted by opportunistic, tech-savvy crims.
By James Fossdyke 17 April 2020
02:30 Technology Thief steals BMW M2 using signal amplification relay device

Thief steals BMW M2 using signal amplification relay device

Gone in five minutes.
By Jacob Oliva 15 March 2020
Police The Ford Fiesta is Britain's most stolen car

The Ford Fiesta is Britain's most stolen car

Most popular to buy, most popular to steal.
By Dominik Wilde 09 March 2020
Police The north dominates car crime hotspots

The north dominates car crime hotspots

Manchester had the most car crimes per 1,000 cars according to a new study.
By Dominik Wilde 03 March 2020
Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Tracker reckons 92 percent of cars are taken without the keys.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
02:09 Police This is the first Chevy Corvette C8 to get its wheels stolen

This is the first Chevy Corvette C8 to get its wheels stolen

Wheels are a hot commodity.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 January 2020
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