LA sees record number of car thefts amid COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles saw a record number of car thefts during the second quarter of 2020, according to a recent analysis.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles saw a record number of car thefts during the second quarter of 2020, according to a recent analysis.

Data shows the period between April and June saw more thefts than any other time since the Los Angeles Police Department started releasing information to the public.
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During those months, 5,744 vehicles were stolen, an increase of 57.7% from the same period last year.

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The spike comes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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