{"id":4208,"date":"2017-07-14T09:07:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T13:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=4208"},"modified":"2023-03-15T06:28:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T10:28:39","slug":"car-theft-on-the-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/car-theft-on-the-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"Car theft on the increase"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There has been a spike in the number of vehicles reported stolen to the police.<\/p>

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In the last three weeks, no less than seven vehicle owners have taken to social media to ask the public to help them locate their vehicle.<\/p>\n

This week alone a Beige Nissan Tida was stolen where it was parked on Glanvilles main road used cars in san diego<\/a>.<\/p>

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A few weeks earlier a Silver Allion was reported missing to the police.<\/p>

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A Honda Step Wagon was also stolen in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

On July 9 a Toyota Runx belonging to Kelton Harris was also stolen.<\/p>

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Lawmen have confirmed the spike in stolen car reports.<\/p>\n

Many residents believe that these cars are being stolen for the use in criminal activity.<\/p>

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The police are asking people to take the necessary precaution in locking their doors, checking on their vehicles and parking in secure areas.<\/p>

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The use of alarms is also seen as an effective tool against car theft.<\/p>\n

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