NCRPO: Two cars stolen in Q.C. every 5 days

At least two cars are reported stolen in Quezon City every five days, the National Capital Region Police Office said Friday.

Deputy Director General Ricardo de Leon, NCRPO chief, said the data was based on statistics gathered by the Central Police District on reported cases of car theft in the city.

He said Toyota Corolla 2000 models were a prime target.

He said cases of car theft are rampant in the city's La Loma district, where at least two cars are taken by thieves every week.

La Loma is near Banawe district, known to car enthusiasts as a haven for second-hand spare parts and allegedly a haven for fenced items.

De Leon said the data provided by CPD is related to a study which indicates the rise of car theft incidents during the past two months. He said car theft cases rose by two percent compared to the same period last year. He did not elaborate.