DMV advises drivers to protect themselves against vehicle thefts

DMV advises drivers to protect themselves against vehicle thefts

NEW YORK — During Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing vehicle owners with important steps to take to protect themselves from losing their vehicles, or parts of them, to thieves. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 850,000 drivers fall victim to this crime every year, with total losses worth approximately $8 billion. “Summer is the busies…

608 vehicle thefts reported across Durham so far this year - Durham Post

Durham Regional Police say 608 motor vehicle thefts have been reported across the region so far this year, as part of their ongoing initiative, Project Attire. While this marks an 18 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year, police note that the number of thefts remains higher than in previous years. Here’s the divisional breakdown of reported vehicle thefts since January: West Division: 256 Central West Division: 152 East Divisi…