Ottawa police struggling to stop surging car thefts

Ottawa police say more than 1,800 vehicles were stolen in Ottawa last year, or an average of five per day. About half were recovered.

Ottawa police struggling to stop surging car thefts
A police officer speaks at an indoor news conference as two other officers watch.

Ottawa police say more than 1,800 vehicles were stolen in Ottawa last year, or an average of five per day. About half were recovered.