According to the National Insurence Crime Bureau, Louisiana routinely ranks among the top states for vehicle thefts.
Ten thousand vehicles were reported stolen in 2022, with New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport having the most reports. New Orleans alone saw 4,000 stolen vehicles reported in one year, while Baton Rouge car thefts increased by 30%.
Criminals typically target used, unregistered vehicles because they are harder to track down, and unfortunately, they are often unknowingly resold to buyers…