Rising car thefts in Richmond prompts police response

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Rising car thefts in Richmond prompts police response

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- In a recent trend, car thefts have surged across the Richmond area, prompting concern among residents and law enforcement officials alike. In a recent quarterly crime briefing, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said there has been an 85% increase in motor vehicle thefts within the city during the first three months of this year. Chief Edwards highlighted the severity of the issue during the briefing, pointing out that 32…