Did you know that if you keep your car running while you run into a store, someone might just steal it? This is what happened to a NJ woman who visited a gas station's mini mart in her 2011 BMW. more ›

Last night and early this morning the NYPD's Auto Crime unit, along with the Attorney General's office, went about dismantling a sophisticated and large car theft and resale ring which they say stole hundreds of cars worth more than $100 million dollars. The bust, which pulled in 18 alleged crooks, came after a nine-month investigation based on a tip. more ›

For the past three years, the 2000 Honda Civic has topped the list of most popular cars to steal in both the state in the city, with 1,480 Civics stolen in the state just last year. But what's not to love about a reliable subcompact that's lax in anti-theft devices? Other popular cars include the 1994 Honda Accord, the 1996 Dodge Caravan and the 1991 Toyota Camry. According to the latest statistics, car theft is up 0.6% in the city so far this year. Perhaps the thieves are just as fed up with the subway delays as we are. more ›

The cremated remains of a Queens woman were stolen along with expensive electronics from a rental car on May 9th, just after the woman's memorial service. Hours after Eileen Dashiell's ashes were packed inside a box and placed in a green tote bag by the crematorium, her daughter, Jeanne Shuff, left the rented van parked outside a relative's house in Mott Haven. The next morning, Shuff found the passenger's side window broken and her laptop, camera, DVD player and mother's ashes gone. She told the Post, "First I lost her. And then she was stolen from me." more ›

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said that the 31-year-old police officer who was struck by a motorcycle while chasing stolen car suspects in Bensonhurst is "still in extremely critical condition... The situation has not changed." Carlos Olmedo, a four-year veteran of the force and father of three, suffered serious brain injuries since being hit on Sunday, and his family and colleagues have been keeping a bedside vigil at the hospital. Kelly added, "He's a terrific young police officer and was extremely well respected. This underscores the dangers of the job." more ›

The police officer struck by a motorcycle while chasing car theft suspects in Bensonhurst early yesterday morning remains in "very grave condition," as Mayor Bloomberg put it. The mayor added that Officer Carlos Olmedo, 31, is "being treated by the best doctors that are here [at Lutheran Medical Center], and at this point I think it's in the hands of God." Olmedo suffered head trauma and underwent surgery to relieve swelling from his brain. more ›

Police found the stolen Greyhound bus that disappeared from a Manhattan maintenance facility last weekend—but the discovery of the 45-foot coach only raised more questions. "Who would want to steal a Greyhound?" asked Jose Martinez, 42, who works in East Elmhurst, Queens, where the vehicle was found. "It's not like you can sell it or hide easily." more ›

Defying conventional wisdom, crime is not on the rise despite the miserable economy. Police records reveal that as the city faces a 10.3-percent unemployment rate and record numbers of homeless families, "the number of major crimes is continuing to fall this year in nearly every category," the Times reports. more ›

Queens DA Richard Brown announced a major bust yesterday of a ring of car thieves who were casually driving SUVs off of dealership lots. The nine suspects arrested in "Operation Lockbox" hit a total of nine different dealerships around Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island where they made off with over $400,000 in Lincolns, BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. more ›

On Monday night, the Staten Island Advance reported, "A stolen car crashed at a Stapleton intersection last night, with the three suspects scattering after their reckless driving caused another vehicle to flip over." Now the Advance reports that one suspect who was caught and arrested is 17-year-old Ali Kamara, the teen who was beaten with a metal pipe by four white men on Election Night. Kamera "was charged with grand larceny, possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a vehicle" and may be arraigned today. And all four of Kamera's attackers, who were on an Election Night spree of violence, have pleaded guilty to federal charges. more ›

The police are upset with Staten Island car owners. Why? Because many tend to leave their keys in the ignition, giving a free ride to thieves. more ›