That Time Someone Stole A Hyundai Tucson Holding Both Parents' Ashes The Night Before A Funeral

There's been a dramatic drop-off in car thefts over the past two years, with the number of stolen cars falling 17% in 2024 from 2023, and another 23% in 2025.

The Core Event

In fact, those were the two largest yearly declines in the past four decades.

Key Facts

On the other hand, 2023 marked the highest number of stolen cars in the past four decades — and that included a 2016 Hyundai Tucson owned by Kimberly Magnusson.

Context & Significance

In fact, those were the two largest yearly declines in the past four decades.

Outlook

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