As of mid-October, police had closed fewer than 2% of car theft cases, according to data tracked by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). These statistics show the struggle for law enforcement agencies in Hennepin County to rein in the explosive surge of car thefts. Countywide, more than 8,500 cars have been stolen this year, with only 229 cases — about 2.7% — solved or otherwise cleared, according to the BCA. The vast majority of these crimes occurred in Minneapolis, where reported auto theft rose 180% from the same time in 2019 and have already surpassed 2022's record-breaking year-end totals. These figures don't include carjackings, defined as using force to steal a vehicle, which are down this year. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Andy Mannix and Kim Hyatt. #Minneapolis #Minneapolis