Police say spiking stolen car trend ‘crime of opportunity’ across Miami Valley

MIAMI VALLEY — Several police departments say that teens are stealing cars and going on joy rides across the region.

As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, they say people continue to get behind the wheel of cars that don’t belong to them.

“It’s clear that a lot of these are crimes of opportunity,” said Cindi Threkheld, Miamisburg Police Department PIO. “A lot of times when you have a vehicle stolen, especially when the keys or fobs are inside, it’s just a very quick crime of opportunity.”…

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