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Lubbock Tops List of Places in Texas for Auto Theft
USA Today published a list of the top cities for auto theft in every state, and uh, Welcome to Lubbock.
I knew Lubbock wasn't immune to the hazards of living in the big city, but I never imagined we'd make another worst of list.
Some 1,630 vehicles were jacked in 2017, with Ford Pickups being the most likely target.
The report by 247/Wallstreet was written based on figures from the National Insurance Institute, so offhand, I'd say we have a problem.
From the USA Today story:
Texas
• Metro area with most car thefts: Lubbock
• Vehicle theft rate: 514.2 per 100,000 residents
• Total vehicles stolen in 2017: 1,630
• Most stolen car in Texas: Ford Pickup (Full Size)
Careful if you visit our friends to the west, too, as Albuquerque tops the list for New Mexico. The only difference is, they prefer Chevy pickups.
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