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The rate at which stolen vehicles in Orange County are recovered has been sinking consistently since 1987.
Stolen Vehicle Trend *
Year Thefts Recoveries % Recovered 1991 20,312 14,507 71.4% 1990 20,067 15,106 75.3% 1989 19,223 14,725 76.7% 1988 18,069 14,099 78.0% 1987 15,397 12,170 79.0%
* Includes motorcycles
January to February, 1992 **
Vehicle Type Stolen Recovered Recovery Rate Automobiles 2,221 1,697 76.4% Motorcycles 98 37 37.8% Personal trucks 921 624 67.8%
Top Five Targets of Thieves
Automobiles 1. 1981 Buick Regal 2. 1982 Buick Regal 3. 1984 Toyota Cressida 4. 1989 Honda Prelude 5. 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Trucks 1. 1986 Toyota pickup 2. 1984 Toyota pickup 3. 1985 Toyota pickup 4. 1987 Toyota pickup 5. 1985 Toyota van
** Most recent information available
Source: California Highway Patrol
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