Minneapolis Police Chief Frustrated At "No Accountability" For Juveniles Stealing Cars, As Thefts Rise By 95%

By Reg Chapman, CBS Minnesota

April 5, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS -- Carjackings in Minneapolis are down 45% this year, but police are focusing on another rising trend: stolen cars.

Car thefts are up more than 95% from this time last year. Last week alone, 190 cars were stolen in Minneapolis, 76% of which were Kias and Hyundais.

"This is an outrageous problem here in the neighborhoods," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. "People see everyday kids out joyriding in these cars, driving reckless and it's a real public safety hazard."

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