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New motorhome theft scheme uses Google Maps for scouting

10.11.2025 11:00 1 min 1 source РУС
AUTO BILD DEU
New motorhome theft scheme uses Google Maps for scouting
Original source: AUTO BILD

Motorhome owners are being targeted by organized criminal gangs. The thieves use Google Maps and Street View to scout locations with many parked vehicles before stealing them in minutes using specialized tools. Motorhomes based on Stellantis vehicles (Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën) are particularly popular among thieves.

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New motorhome theft scheme uses Google Maps for scouting

10.11.2025 AUTO BILD DEU Original source

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