Philadelphia police bust 2 car theft rings targeting Hondas

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police say 14 people have been arrested in connection with two separate investigations into Honda thefts in the city and surrounding areas.

Action News first reported on the uptick in Honda thefts in March.

Police say of the 3,497 cars stolen in the city this year, 923 are Hondas. They also say 780 of the 923 stolen Hondas are 2018 or newer models.

On Wednesday, Action News reporter Caroline Goggin sat down for an exclusive interview with members of the Philadelphia Police Department's Major Crimes Unit to learn more about their efforts to round up the car thieves.

Captain Robert McKeever, the commanding officer of the unit, outlined both investigations. The first started in August 2025.

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