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U.S. car thefts hit 16-year high: What's behind the rise?

New data from the FBI shows that violent crime fell significantly in 2023, but motor vehicle thefts soared for the second year in a row. Motor vehicle theft increased by more than 12.5%, the highest rate recorded since 2007. Former FBI special agent Daniel Brunner joins CBS News to examine what's driving the uptick.
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