Crime Data 2023: Staggering 120% surge in auto thefts

Property crime rose 17%, mainly due to a staggering 120% surge in auto thefts with 68% (219) of the arrests involving juveniles, CMPD said. A 15-year-old boy was charged a whopping 48 times in 2023 alone and was arrested in May with two guns after crashing a vehicle after trying to flee police, CMPD said. He was arrested a whopping 17 times in 2023 and was found with a gun in every arrest, CMPD said. Thanks for stopping by Queen City News' YouTube channel! We’re proud to bring you local stories, breaking news, in-depth investigations, Charlotte-area weather, and more! Subscribe to Queen City News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QueenCityNews Watch more Queen City News videos: https://www.qcnews.com/ Visit our other social media channels! https://facebook.com/YQCNews https://twitter.com/Queen_City_News https://www.instagram.com/fox46charlotte/