All assets associated with the tag: car theft
Fayetteville set a record for homicides in 2023, but this year, there has been a significant decrease.
Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter
The owner of a Charlotte-area car dealership made a citizen's arrest after he claims a man stole one of his cars.
CNN Newsource
Raleigh police are searching for a driver caught on camera using a stolen car to crash into a smoke and vape store.
Brett Knese, WRAL reporter
Rocky Mount towing company owner Caleb Braswell said it was stolen for a second time minutes after dropping the car off at his lot.
Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter
Police departments across North Carolina are looking for a red 2018 Dodge Challenger. Rocky Mount police said it's been stolen twice.
It's a simple wheel lock and it's free. It can give drivers instant peace of mind, regardless of what type of car or truck you drive.
Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter
A look at how wheel locks can keep thieves away after a TikTok trend showed how to steal Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.
Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.
Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter
A man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service.
Orange County deputies arrested a man accused of breaking into several units at the Surety Storage facility in Hillsborough.
WRAL Staff
A Raleigh car repair shop teamed up with the Raleigh Police Department and AAA hosted an event on Saturday to make it harder to steal catalytic converters.
Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor
FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.
Ashley Rowe, WRAL reporter/anchor
Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.
A resident expressed his concerns after a string of car break-ins early Sunday morning at the Peak of Nichols Plaza Apartments.
Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter
Consumer Reports has some helpful tips to make sure your car isn't the next target.
One key to keeping your car where you parked it is to make it seem like stealing it is more trouble than it's worth.
Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer
A woman is facing multiple charges after she was involved in a late-night crash with a stolen ambulance, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.
WXII
Ahkean Curry is charged with 1st-degree kidnapping, theft of a motor vehicle, felony larceny, driving while impaired, open container, damage to property and no operator's license.
WITN
According to authorities, four vehicles were broken into and one of the vehicles was stolen. WRAL News spoke with one of the victims.
Hillsborough police said the car thefts and break-ins happened between Jan. 29 and March 4. They're seeking juvenile petitions for four people.
Police took three juveniles into custody Sunday afternoon in Raleigh. Police believe the juveniles are connected to a carjacking that led to a chase and shots fired on the highway Sunday afternoon.