17 h. ago Moment stolen car’s axle is ripped off after repeated attempts to escape tire grappler

This is the moment the rear axle of a stolen car is ripped off as the driver repeatedly tries to free himself from a police tire grappler.

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9 d. ago John Barrowman helps devastated boy, 9, after car thieves steal his pride and joy

Lucciano Mortimore loves to perform in care homes, entertaining the sick and elderly, but car thieves soon put a stop to that when his mum's car was stolen with his equipment inside

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1 week ago Car thefts surge as UK's busiest port 'has just one police officer' to tackle trade in stolen vehicles headed for Africa and the Middle East

Car thefts have soared due to a lack of policing at Britain's busiest port, allowing criminals to ship stolen vehicles to the Middle East and Africa. 

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1 week ago Drivers warned to park car in garage amid 'UK car cannibalism epidemic'

"Car cannibalism" is on the rise, as parts are being stolen from vehicles at an alarming rate. Motorists are being urged to take precautions to protect their vehicles

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1 week ago Brit abroad in Ibiza detained after holiday crime spree ending in £86,000 heist

The Balearic island has seen a spate of burglaries and violent robberies in recent weeks

Economics

1 week ago British citizen arrested in Ibiza for using stolen UK car in holiday heists

The Balearic island has seen a spate of burglaries and violent robberies in recent weeks, which Guardia Civil officers have linked to the group

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2 w. ago Warning as popular model becomes one of Britain's most stolen cars

One specific car model has been dubbed the most frequently stolen vehicles in the UK, with thefts increasing by 549% year-on-year in 2024 as over 580 vehicles were stolen

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2 w. ago Driver in stolen car smashes into armed police van during 100mph chase

This is the moment a driver in a stolen car crashes into an armed police van during a 100mph chase through country roads.

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2 w. ago Moment driver in stolen car crashes into armed police van during 100mph police chase

Marlon Henriques, 30, of Tidworth, Wiltshire, drove at speeds of over 85mph on 30mph roads while dangerously weaving in and out his lane while overtaking.

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2 w. ago Cancer patient faces fresh setback as his car is stolen after first day of treatment: ‘Now I have to deal with that’

Seattle police are still looking for a culprit

Economics

2 w. ago Car park warning issued as people have money stolen from bank accounts

As more 'nasty' scams have been reported, people are being urged to stay alert in car parks

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2 w. ago Four children aged between 11 and 13 arrested for ‘fatally mowing down woman, 71, in stolen car’

Cecilia De Astis was on a walk in Milan when she was struck by the car

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2 w. ago Man who crashed stolen car into wall told witness: 'Don't grass me up'

Kyle Durham, 37, went on to tell the witness: 'Say it was two girls... I'm well-known round here'

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3 w. ago Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas Target kills at least three people

Austin police chief said the suspect fled the scene and stole two cars before being captured and taken into custodyA gunman opened fire outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring a fourth. The suspect, who fled the scene in a stolen car, is in police custody according to local officials.The name of the shooter has not been released, but was identified as a white 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues, said Austin police chief Lisa Davis. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Three dead and suspect with ‘mental health history’ in custody after ‘active shooter’ at Target store in Texas

Suspect shot three people in parking lot then fled in stolen car, police say

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3 w. ago Teen randomly killed Uber driver to ‘let off some steam’ before driving the stolen car to his girlfriend’s house, cops say

Sheliky Sanchez, 18, has been charged with murder, armed robbery and tampering with evidence

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3 w. ago Driver admits causing serious injury after crashing stolen car into care home

Two elderly residents at Highcliffe Care Home, Witherwack, Sunderland, died following the crash which happened last month.

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3 w. ago Brazen thieves flee street in stolen car after breaking into Ayrshire family's home

A Volkswagen Golf was nicked from a home in Largs.

Society

4 w. ago UK's most stolen car in 2025 is named but it's not the vehicle you'd expect

Following the Mirror's Freedom of Information request to the DVLA, the UK's most stolen car in 2025 has been named and shame - but there's more to the story than you'd think

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