In Indiana, stolen car parts are the new gold rush. And it’s not just your engine making the headlines.
Indiana is no stranger to vehicle theft. Currently, the Hoosier state is averaging over 205 car thefts per 100,000 residents according to BankRate.com. Those are not good numbers.
Law enforcement is now putting its focus on a new crime trend which involves car parts instead of the entire cars. Criminals appear to be looking for lower-risk targets. Maybe they’re looking for less time in jail if they get caught, or they like the 3 car parts listed below because they are so fast and easy to take.
3 Vehicle-Related Theft Targets in Indiana
Pickup Truck Tailgates
The fact that criminals are stealing tailgates baffles me. Theives can’t get very much money for them. So why are so many criminals taking tailgates? According to Jalopnik.com, it has to do with speed…