GPS Thefts On The Rise

By News Staff

Posted February 16, 2010 7:38 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Smash and grabs are on the rise across the GTA with thieves being quite specific about what they want.   CityNews reporter Andrea Piunno explains why GPS technology is such a hot commodity on our streets.

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