Synopsis

A car is stolen every 23 seconds in the United States. Surprisingly, it is not just the luxury cars that are in high demand. Topping the list of most frequently stolen vehicles are the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. While the novice thief may nab a car for a joy ride, more experienced criminals are stealing vehicles to quickly dismantle them for their parts or even resell the cars to unsuspecting customers. How can consumers protect themselves from this billion-dollar business? Take an inside look as we expose the tricks of the auto-theft trade. You'll be amazed how quickly a locked vehicle can disappear, regardless of modern technology. Meet the thieves who do it and the law enforcement agents who are trying to stop them.

Auto Theft has become such a big business that task forces across the country have been formed to tackle this epidemic. From Los Angeles to New Jersey and Miami, undercover officers take to the streets to catch the thieves in action. Enter the criminal underworld of this 8-billion dollar a year business. Whether it takes a search warrant, undercover investigation, or a strategically planted "bait" vehicle, the goal is to catch the thieves...and the cameras take you along for the ride.