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Texas Pickup Trucks Stolen the Most: NICB Report

Pickup trucks have become a favorite target by vehicle thieves according to a new report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013, 9,441 pickup trucks were reported stolen. Full-sized pickup trucks …

Mercedes-Benz Models Tops Luxury Vehicle Theft List: NICB

The Mercedes-Benz, a long recognized symbol of luxury and performance, is a favorite among car thieves with taste, according to the latest report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) that looks at vehicle theft activity within the luxury vehicle …

Buffalo Metro Area has New York’s Highest Vehicle Theft Rate

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) said the Buffalo- Niagara Falls metropolitan area has the highest vehicle theft rate in New York State and the Glens Falls metro area has the lowest rate in the state. A report from the …

New Year’s Day Proves Busy for Vehicle Thieves

In 2011, more than trick-or-treaters were active on Halloween as that was the busiest unofficial holiday for reported vehicles thefts. New Year’s Day, however, is still the busiest official holiday according to analysis of National Crime Information Center (NCIC) vehicle …

Toyota Prius Hybrid Popular With Consumers, Not With Thieves

The Toyota Prius is the top selling hybrid electric vehicle in the U.S. With over 1.2 million sold in the U.S. as of April 2012, it makes up half of all the hybrids on the road. Yet, despite its growing …

Pickups Most Frequently Stolen Alabama Vehicles

Alabama isn’t like the rest of the nation when it comes to stolen vehicles. A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau says the most stolen vehicle in the United States in 2011 was a 1996 Honda Accord. In …

NICB Reports Metal Thefts Increase 81 Percent Since 2008

A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) confirms what many Americans have learned through news reports, and their own experience, that thefts of copper and other metals are occurring all over the nation. The report reviews metal …