Wow, kind of interesting the ratio of English speakers verses non English speakers in those areas. Maybe that has something to do with it? </s>
Auto Theft Facts
http://www.crimedoctor.com/autotheft1.htm
Auto theft is an estimated $7.5 billion business and continues to grow despite a declining theft rate across the USA, according to the FBI. The auto theft rate dropped about 8.4% in 1998, but the value of those cars stolen increased by 11% or $200 million dollars
There are some large organized groups of car thieves that seemingly fill orders for a contract buyer. Some cars are stolen for shipment out of the country, especially to Mexico