Aye, furious scallywag from LA rages 'gainst thieving landlubbers! Beware mateys, the parchment be sharin' secrets to safeguard yer rum wagon: 'Tis a plague we be fed up with, arrr!
2023-12-19
Arrr! Ye scurvy dogs at the LA Times be scribblin' 'bout protectin' yer carrriages from thievin' sea rats! Aye, a poor lass be havin' her vessel pilfered twice. Take heed, me hearties, and guard ye chariots with all ye got!
A frustrated resident of Los Angeles, California expressed her annoyance with the high rate of car theft in the area. Anna Scanlon, a 31-year-old who recently moved to Echo Park, had her 2000 Honda CR-V stolen. She admitted that her vehicle, which did not have an alarm system, was a "theft magnet." The car was eventually found by the police in South Los Angeles, but it had been stripped of its parts and contained a mattress inside.After spending $2,000 on repairs, Scanlon's car was stolen again. This time, she decided to buy a new car, a 2011 BMW equipped with an alarm system and steering wheel lock. She jokingly stated that if this car gets stolen, she will resort to taking the Metro.
In response to the rampant car theft in Los Angeles, the city's major newspaper, the Los Angeles Times, offered tips and expert advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft. The Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Street Division has recorded the most vehicle thefts in the past decade, particularly in South Los Angeles where gang activity and violent crime are prevalent.
According to a Times analysis, car theft around downtown Los Angeles has quadrupled over the past ten years. High crime rate areas, such as Skid Row, have seen a significant increase in vehicle theft. Kia and Hyundai vehicles are particularly targeted, possibly due to viral TikTok videos demonstrating how to start them using a USB cord.
Law enforcement officials advise residents to be cautious during the holiday season, as leaving valuable presents in their cars can attract thieves. Smash-and-grab incidents have become common, with criminals brazenly breaking car windows in broad daylight.