Airbag Thieves Hit 7 Cars in Ocean City, Maryland

June 27, 2008

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Police in Ocean City, Maryland say they received seven reports Tuesday of airbags being stolen from cars.

Police say that in each case, the airbag was stolen from a General Motors vehicle parked in a motel or condominium parking lot. Police say a rear window was broken in each case and only the airbag was stolen while other valuables in the cars were not taken.

Airbags cost between $500 and $1,200 and are a popular target for thieves. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 50,000 airbags are stolen annually.

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  • June 27, 2008 at 6:25 am
    Sandra says:
    You've got to be kidding! OMG - I don't know much about airbags but I do know that it doesn't take much to trigger one off! How in the world are people stealing these safety... read more
  • June 27, 2008 at 1:30 am
    Dread says:
    The problem here is the expansion of the practice to sophisticated, high cost components. Left un-checked, this practice will continue to escalate and become a factor in the r... read more
  • June 27, 2008 at 8:14 am
    Sandra says:
    Very interesting - never knew! Thanks Cometalia.
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