A mother in Townsville, Australia, is demanding stronger action on youth crime after her baby was abducted in a car theft. Eight teenagers and two adults have been arrested.
Motor vehicle theft claims have surged 25% in Victoria between 2024-2025, with costs rising 37%. The state's $243 million bill for over 12,500 claims exceeds all other mainland states combined.
Victoria Police released footage of arrests targeting record car thefts. Operation Momentum, targeting Melbourne's west, led to 35 arrests and 240 charges. Over 30,000 cars stolen in the year to Sept 2025.
Katherine's mayor says residents feel less safe than they did a year ago and is calling on Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro to hold an "urgent" roundtable on crime in the Top End town.
Katherine's mayor says residents feel less safe than they did a year ago and is calling on Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro to hold an "urgent" roundtable on crime in the Top End town.
Six individuals have been charged with conspiracy to steal and sell at least 20 cars from the Washington, D.C., area to buyers in the United States and Ghana. Investigators believe the ring stole over 100 cars in D.C. and 30 in Prince George's County, Maryland, using devices to reprogram key fobs.
