That is compared to the same time period last year.
Springfield, Mo. -- As a big part of a rise of some crimes in Springfield, more thieves are ripping off cars. More than 500 car thefts were reported just in the first six months of 2013. That is a 21 percent increase over the same time period in 2012.
Springfield, Mo. -- As a big part of a rise of some crimes in Springfield, more thieves are ripping off cars. More than 500 car thefts were reported just in the first six months of 2013. That is a 21 percent increase over the same time period in 2012.