Gardai are warning motorists of a rise in car theft while highlighting a specific type of car being targeted.
Statistics from An Garda Síochána show an increase in second hand Car Theft/Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences.
In 2022, there were more than 4,000 vehicles reported stolen and the issue continues to show a significant increase year-on-year, with a 52% increase on 2021 and a 17% increase on 2019.
