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During the “Bait Car” case, Alex’s defense attorney raised questions about whether the problems she encountered in her case were common in prosecutions resulting from the show.

SFPD to deploy bait cars in crackdown on auto break-ins 03:24. The ongoing plague of automobile break-ins in the city of San Francisco has prompted police to roll out an enforcement operation to ...

SFPD made its first arrest during its bait car campaign to prevent vehicle break-ins: 26-year-old Robert Sonza. New data shows that criminals break into 55 cars every single day in San Francisco.

APD's bait car system has been around for nearly a decade. The department says over that time, it's added more cars with more advanced technology to its fleet.

Bait cars are designed to be stolen. They're rigged with a device that allows police to remotely shut off the engine and lock the doors. And hidden cameras offer a glimpse at the lives of thieves.

Cameras inside the bait car capture at least two teenagers trying to start the vehicle. “It looked like they tried to take it. But for some reason they were unsuccessful at first,” said Barnard.

So, just how successful is the over-decade-long bait car progra… Skip to content KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos ...

By Sam Smith Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Two teenagers have been arrested after stealing a bait car, and then taking a 5-year-old and two other siblings ...

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Albuquerque Police Department is seeing an increase in juveniles committing crimes. “They are involved in criminal activity and the number one criminal ...