San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglaries compared to May 2020

Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by WalterBright on Saturday July 03, 2021 @01:37PM (#27723324)

Seattle is also seeing a huge rise in catalytic converter thefts, which they can sell for $1000. Organized criminals are quick to slip under a car (SUV/trucks preferred because of more ground clearance) and saw off the converter with a battery powered saw.

Just another reason why I'm reluctant to go downtown anymore.

P.S. when I moved to Seattle 40 years ago, the police were aggressive in going after shoplifters, and things were very different downtown.

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Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by sgt on Saturday July 03, 2021 @01:38PM (#27723332)

Imagine if they welded on a pipe to ensure the owner wouldn't notice until the next check-up.

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Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by WalterBright on Saturday July 03, 2021 @01:46PM (#27723392)

If they can weld that good, they wouldn't need to steal the converters.

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Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by xyst on Saturday July 03, 2021 @01:44PM (#27723376)

This is happening everywhere.

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Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by xyzzyz on Saturday July 03, 2021 @02:08PM (#27723558)

Not everywhere, only in large cities. Rural areas and suburbs are as fine as ever.

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Re:San Francisco recorded a 753 percent rise in car burglari... by mhh__ on Saturday July 03, 2021 @03:06PM (#27723939)

Seems to be on the rise in the UK as well

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