Rise in Carjackings and Car Thefts in 2024

A car was stolen with a person inside and crashed into the U.S. Attorney's Office building in Washington, D.C., killing the passenger. Carjacking rates peaked in 2024 but remain higher than before the pandemic. Juveniles and adults commit carjacking at similar rates. Nonviolent car theft also surged post-pandemic, driven by a security flaw in Hyundais and Kias. Car theft is more common but carjackings have a greater impact on perceived safety.

Car Theft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

An organized crime group stole 52 cars worth nearly $5 million from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Three suspects were arrested with tools for breaking into cars and reprogramming key fobs. The group is based in Houston and has stolen cars from multiple airports. The investigation started in February 2023 and has identified 14 suspects.

Car Theft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

52 cars worth nearly $5 million were stolen by an organized crime group at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The investigation has identified 14 suspects, with arrests made in connection to car thefts at the airport and in other states.

Seattle Car Theft Arrest

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Seattle after speeding away in a stolen car, hitting several occupied tents and injuring two people. He was found hiding in a dumpster after a chase by the police.