The gang continued their automobile thefts and robberies, shooting two more policemen in the process.

They were also charged with first-degree attempted murder and automobile theft.

And so far this year, the group has assisted the police in making four arrests for automobile thefts and recovering one stolen car.

Other types of non-violent criminal activity include credit card fraud and automobile theft.

But that figure may not include incidents reported as automobile thefts or other crimes with an element of carjacking, experts say.

Aggravated assault, automobile theft, burglary, and robbery had increased from 2000 to 2001.

And crimes that were once the provence of big cities - like automobile theft - are increasingly part of suburban life.

Example: A person buys insurance against automobile theft.

That held true, also, for allegations of automobile theft.

The police jailed him for automobile theft and then released him on $2,500 bail.