New Virginia bill targets guns left in cars as police report rise in thefts

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – A new Virginia bill aimed at reducing stolen guns is drawing attention to a growing problem across Central Virginia — firearms taken from vehicles.

Police say many of these cases start as simple car break-ins but quickly escalate when a gun is left inside.

According to Albemarle County police, the thefts are happening more often than many people realize…

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