car theft
Coverage of car theft in the Nexus archive.
- Car stolen with daughter inside at Honolulu airport
A couple from Kapolei experienced a traumatic incident when their car was stolen at Honolulu airport while their teenage daughter was inside. The theft occurred at the airport, leaving the family shaken.
- 14-year-old arrested for machete threat, car theft in Waianae
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after threatening a woman with a machete and stealing her vehicle in Waianae. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.
- Thieves steal cars, keys and titles from dealership in Mapunapuna
City Auto Sales in Mapunapuna was robbed by thieves who stole six cars, nearly all car titles, and $120,000 in keys, disrupting the local community.
- Surveillance video captures suspect appearing to dance with gun during York County car theft
Surveillance video in York County, S.C., shows a suspect appearing to dance with a gun during a car theft. Deputies released the footage to urge residents to lock vehicles and secure valuables, as no arrests or specific details about the incident were confirmed.
- Pair accused of stealing car, burglaries in Ascension Parish, sheriff's office says
Two individuals were arrested by the sheriff's office in Ascension Parish in connection with a car theft and multiple burglaries. The suspects are accused of committing these crimes in the area.
- Maine man accused of attempted murder arrested in Guilderland
A Maine man accused of attempted murder was arrested in Guilderland. The arrest occurred during a car theft investigation.
- Man accused of firing into random cars in Charlotte was released from jail days prior
Jarod Starks, on post-release supervision after being released from prison in February 2026, was arrested in May 2023 for stealing a car and later accused of firing into random vehicles in Charlotte. He was released on June 16 but re-arrested after a standoff with police, facing charges including felony assault with a firearm on a government official.
- Suspect in north Charlotte officer-involved shooting was on parole for prior charge
Jarod Starks, a suspect in a north Charlotte officer-involved shooting and standoff, was on parole for a prior charge after being released from jail for allegedly stealing a car. He has a long criminal history including armed robbery and was shooting at random cars and an officer before being arrested.
- Bloodied thief died after a philosophy professor put him in a 'headlock' when he tried to steal his car, inquest hears
A philosophy professor used a headlock on a thief attempting to steal his car, resulting in the thief's death, as reported at an inquest. The incident is being examined to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal outcome.
- Child found safe after thief steals car with 1-year-old inside
A 1-year-old child was found safe after their vehicle was stolen overnight in Chicago's Far South Side. Police reported the theft occurred around 2 a.m. in the 9100 block of South Urban Avenue in Roseland, where a 36-year-old man was standing next to his car.
- Boy, 13, dies days after South Shore shooting
A 13-year-old boy, Deantwan McKeever, who was shot in South Shore on May 21, died Thursday. He was found with a head injury in a gangway near South Coles Avenue and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police reported a car theft occurred nearby around the same time, and no arrests have been made.
- More proof that progressives are pro-crime
The article claims that progressives are pro-crime, citing technology that effectively reduces car theft and helps catch criminals as evidence. It suggests that the success of this technology is problematic for progressive agendas.