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MOTOR CAR THEFT CRISIS [1 record]

Record 1 2026-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

An auto theft crisis refers to a widespread and escalating problem of car theft, marked by significant increases in stolen cars, substantial economic losses, and associated impacts on public safety and organized crime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Une crise du vol d'automobiles désigne un problème généralisé et croissant de vol de voitures, caractérisé par une augmentation significative des vols, des pertes économiques importantes et des répercussions sur la sécurité publique ainsi que sur la criminalité organisée.

Key term(s)
  • crise concernant les vols d'automobile
  • crise concernant le vol d'automobiles
  • crise concernant le vol d'automobile
  • crise du vol d'autos
  • crise du vol de voitures

Spanish

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