Car theft Coverage

Tips for preventing car thefts from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has some helpful tips to make sure your car isn't the next target.

5 On Your Side: The keys to avoiding car theft

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

Woman arrested after stealing ambulance, crashing into troopers in Randolph County, sheriff's office says

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

Teen stole vehicle with 6-year-old child in backseat

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

Police invetigating several car break-ins at Streets at Southpoint

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: Juveniles behind recent rash of car thefts, break-ins

Hillsborough police said the car thefts and break-ins happened between Jan. 29 and March 4. They're seeking juvenile petitions for four people.

WRAL Staff

Three juveniles in custody after carjacking, chase and shots fired in Raleigh

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.

Three juveniles in custody after carjacking, chase and shots fired in Raleigh

Three juveniles are in custody after a carjacking that ended in a chase and shots being fired Sunday in Raleigh.

WRAL staff

Increase in Raleigh mail thefts tied to stolen postal key

Since spring of 2023, there's been a spike in check thefts in the Triangle.

NC State issues wolf alert about string of on-campus thefts

"University Police received reports of several thefts on campus, including bicycles and catalytic converters from vehicles parked on NC State property over the weekend," the wolf alert said.

WRAL staff

Southern Pines police investigating car break-ins & thefts in Midsouth, Arboretum neighborhoods

The police department is asking the public to review any security camera footage and contact the police department if you can share any video or information that can help identify suspects.

WRAL staff

5 On Your Side: Kia has new fix to protect vehicles from viral thefts

Kia finally has a fix for vehicles left vulnerable to a viral crime wave inspired by TikTok videos.

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

Durham woman's rental car stolen using KIA challenge, Hertz tacks on erroneous charges

A 5 On Your Side story uncovers the right way to rent a car and the importance of checking your agreement to know what is covered.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Cary man shot at for following suspected car thieves, police say

Cary police say a man was shot at after he followed suspected car thieves.

Raw: Video shows teens prowling Clayton neighborhood

At least 10 cars were broken into Thanksgiving morning in a Clayton neighborhood, according to police. Limited details were shared, but home surveillance video shows what appears to be a group of teenagers walking around a Clayton neighborhood and going through cars.

10 cars broken into in Clayton neighborhood on Thanksgiving

At least 10 cars were broken into Thanksgiving morning in a Clayton neighborhood, according to police. A young person was arrested.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Where thefts from cars happen most often around Raleigh

Thefts from vehicles climbed last year in Raleigh, returning to levels near the eight-year peak of 2017.

Lock your doors: Car break-ins on the rise. The data shows where they're most likely to happen

Thefts from vehicles climbed last year in Raleigh, returning to levels near the eight-year peak of 2017.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter and John Woodbridge, WRAL WRAL data reporter

Cumberland County detectives need help finding trailer thieves

Cumberland County deputies are looking for people who stole a trailer in September from Mission Field Ministries in Hope Mills.

WRAL Staff

Stolen car caught on camera at victim's workplace

Gerald Moore, an employee of the Gillespie Street Walmart in Fayetteville, didn't make it to work on Sept. 17 because his car was stolen.

Man's stolen car found parked at his workplace leads police to other theft victims

Three people - two men and a juvenile - were arrested and linked to a string of car thefts after they were spotted on surveillance video leaving a stolen Mercedes Benz in a Walmart parking lot.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Raleigh police investigating multiple car break-ins at Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Raleigh police are investigating multiple car break-ins that were reported Friday night at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

9 juveniles, 1 adult charged in rash of car thefts around Fayetteville

Fayetteville police have charged nine juveniles and one adult for motor vehicle thefts involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles this summer.

Durham police file juvenile petitions for nine involved in car break-ins, thefts throughout Triangle

Police have found two separate groups of juveniles who are believed to be responsible for multiple stolen vehicles and dozens of motor vehicle break-ins that occurred between June 27 and July 24.

Fayetteville police notice strong increase in Kia, Hyundai thefts

Fayetteville police are asking Kia and Hyundai owners to be cautious as there's been a significant increase in car thefts this year.