Catching crooks in Newport News is getting more high tech.

Nearly every day in the city two cars are stolen. Now officers have found a way to bait thieves in and arrest them minutes after the crime.

Police are setting up what's called a bait car. It belongs to the department and is waiting for a criminal to walk in and ride off, all while hidden cameras roll inside.

Police say many of the criminals are young kids looking for a joy ride. The bait car allows police at a computer to track the car and even turn off the ignition as soon as it's stolen.

The bait cars have helped police arrest more than a dozen criminals in the past year. Anyone convicted of grand larceny can face up to twenty years in prison.

 

cool about time

 

Good, that should help cut down on everyones shit getting jacked.

 

ive seen videos of these, theyre hilarious

 

I hope its a honda hatch with a IC showing then they will be arresting alot of mofo's. Call it putting gravy on the bait.

 

or a Type R with all the goodies.

 

Bait cars are old news. They are more popular in bigger cities with high crime ratings.

 

no shit.. this is the first i've heard of them using them local

 

Congrats.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIDxHZ-T640