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1Micro Prevents $1,000,000 Dealership Theft Attempt
A 1Micro customer recently shared their experience of an attempted break-in at their dealership.

Car Dealership Theft Ends in Shooting, Suspects Hospitalized
Around 2:00 am, two vehicles crashed near a used car dealership, which turned into a shooting. One of the two vehicles stolen ended up crashing into another, where a shooting ensued, leaving the two suspects fleeing after being shot.

Virginia Police Investigating Multiple Car Thefts From Dealerships
The Sheriff’s Office in Loudon County is proactively spreading awareness at local dealerships after a recent uptick in vehicle thefts. In a period of just over a month, eight vehicles have been stolen from dealerships, including retail inventory and customer vehicles.

Over $200,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen From Lancaster Dealership
Another dealership was broken into and robbed recently, this time with three vehicles valued over $200,000 in total, driven off the parking lot after forced entry.

Vehicle Stolen From Rental Car Facility, No Arrests
Police need help to locate a stolen car, after two suspects arrived at a rental car facility around 4:55 am, and left with a 2022 Chrysler.

Keys, Titles, and 7 Cars Stolen From Raleigh Dealership
Several vehicles were stolen and damaged at a local dealership after five suspects kicked in a back door.

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Four Vehicles Stolen After Denver Dealership Break In
A Denver dealership owner woke up to an alarm and video of a break-in at his dealership, around 3:30 am. The owner called the police right away.

Car Thieves Steal Four Vehicles From Car Dealership, Two Times In a Row
Police were called to the dealership around 4:30 am after a reported vehicle theft.

Kia Boyz Show Simple Theft With USB Cable, No Keys Needed
A new viral TikTok trend has led to widespread thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, and it can be done all without a key. It appears that all you would need is a USB cable to short the ignition and drive away.