GTA car thieves kept stealing, found new loopholes in 2024 [Video]

In May, the Ford government announced auto theft had gotten so bad that it would bring in a harsh new penalty; convicted thieves would have their driver’s licence suspended for 10 years.

“Driving is a privilege, not a right. If you’re shameful enough to prey on other members of the community for your own reckless gain, you’ll lose that privilege,” Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said. 

But as of Dec. 10, the Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed Bill 197, which included the licence suspension measure, “has not been proclaimed into force yet.”

Auto thefts, meanwhile, continue to dominate headlines as governments, police forces and regular citizens alike scramble to figure out how to put a stop to the problem.

Here’s a look at some of the most-read auto theft stories from CBC Toronto in 2024 — from brazen thefts to the vulnerabilities thieves are still taking advantage of:

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