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Vehicle Theft Analysis

We have a leading Certified Forensic Locksmith, specializing in providing expert auto theft investigations.

The evaluation of a stolen and recovered vehicle requires the application of a number of sciences which individually have their own protocols and procedures. These sciences include tool mark analysis, locksmithing, electronic security systems diagnostics, mechanical security systems diagnostics, and damage assessment. An evaluation may also include the origin and cause of fires on or about a vehicle.

For the purpose of an analysis, a systematic examination shall be performed during which, data is collected and utilized to establish the method in which the vehicle may or may not have been operated, present and pre-theft conditions of the vehicle, methods in which a vehicle may have been stolen, methods in which the vehicle may have been entered, the characteristics of damages identified and or the motive on the part of the alleged thieves.

The scientific methodology will be utilized in the data collection and analysis of a stolen and recovered vehicle. This can be accomplished with the use of an Certified Forensic Auto-Theft Investigator, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, Certified Forensic Locksmith and Investigative Locksmith.

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Top Ten Most Frequently Stolen Passenger Vehicles, 2007

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that the 1995 Honda Civic was the most stolen vehicle in 2007, the same as in 2006. The 2007 report confirms that theft of older vehicles has remained constant for the past several years. Eight of the vehicles on the top 10 list shown below are 10 or more model years old. These cars have been consistent top sellers for many years and some of their parts are interchangeable. Thieves dismantle them for their components. The (NICB) compiles its list using National Crime Information Center data, which is based on police reports.

1995 Honda Civic 1991 Honda Accord 1989 Toyota Camry 1994 1997 Ford F-150 Series Pickup 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup 1994 Acura Integra Source: (NICB)

2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 1994 Nissan Sentra 1988 Toyota Pickup 2007 Toyota Corolla

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Key Statistics

• In 2007, 1,095,769 motor vehicles were reported stolen
• In 2007, only 12.6 percent of thefts were cleared, either by arrests or by exceptional means.
• In 2007, a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States every 28.8 seconds, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Uniform Crime Reports
• Source: Insurance Information Institute