The Lexus RX has topped this year’s list of the most stolen vehicles in Ontario as the auto theft crisis continues to worsen across the province and country.
Équité Association, an insurance fraud prevention group, released its annual list of stolen vehicles Tuesday, identifying the 2022 Lexus RX as the most stolen vehicle in the province. The 2022 Toyota Highlander, which was the most stolen vehicle Canada-wide, was the second-most stolen vehicle in Ontario.
The Highlander, Équité said, is targeted by thieves due to the fact that it is globally serviceable and has a high resale value.
“Criminals continually shift demand to maximize their profits from the illegal sale of vehicles,” the report notes.
“It (The Highlander) also shares similarities with nearly all of the vehicles on the national list, where the vehicles are 2019 or newer models.”
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