Revealing Statistics of Stolen Vehicles in Nevada
According to statistics just released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the majority of vehicles stolen in Nevada are at least ten years old. Of the top ten cars most frequently stolen, seven of them were made in the 1990’s, with the 1992 Honda Accord taking the first place spot.
Bob Feldman of the Nevada Insurance Council explained, “People tend to think that brand-new high-priced vehicles are the most likely to be stolen, but the data just doesn’t support that. Car thieves target the older cars that can be broken down and sold for parts instead.”
Meanwhile, Las Vegas has dropped from first place among U.S. cities for highest auto theft rights down to seventh place between 2006 and 2008: Per capita, now there are 732 auto thefts per 100,000 residents as opposed to 1,256 thefts three years ago. Authorities credit the police department’s Vehicle Investigations Project for Enforcement and Recovery (VIPER) program.
Nevada grand larceny of a motor vehicle (NRS 205.228) encompasses situations where someone intentionally steals another person’s car. Nevada grand larceny of a motor vehicle is a category C or B felony, depending on the value of the car, each carrying potentially years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution.
Source reports: http://www.lvmpd.com/crime/autotheft.html; http://www.nevadainsurancecouncil.com/
