Car Theft Spike During Quarantine

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Police officers patrol a quiet street on foot Wednesday night, April 22, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, in the Bronx borough of New York. As President Donald Trump aims for a swift nationwide reopening, he faces a new challenge: convincing people it's safe to come out and resume their normal lives. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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Police officers patrol a quiet street on foot Wednesday night, April 22, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, in the Bronx borough of New York. As President Donald Trump aims for a swift nationwide reopening, he faces a new challenge: convincing people it’s safe to come out and resume their normal lives. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

With cars sitting idle, thefts have spiked in New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, while Chicago and Dallas report decreases.

Click ▶️ to listen to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan’s White House Report:

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