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Nigerian goat held by police, accused of armed carjacking

There aren't enough police in some areas of Nigeria, so vigilante groups have formed to take up the slack. When vigilantes in Kwara State saw two men trying to carjack a Mazda 323, they went after the baddies. One of the men escaped, but the other man, cornered... um, how do we say this... turned himself into a goat. (That's the actual goat/suspect pictured.) Even as a goat, "he" was apparently just as easy to catch, and the vigilantes took the goat to the police station. According to Reuters, a police spokesman said "We cannot confirm the ... Read more →

Ganked CA Senator's dubbed-out Charger on eBay Alex Nunez

Click for more high-res images of the taxpayer-funded blingmobile You may remember the December story involving 62-year-old California State Senate President Pro Tem, Don Perata (D - DUB City ...

Carjackers beware! New bill in Tennessee allows "deadly force" against attackers Frank Filipponio

Apparently the increase in violent crimes in Tennessee is leading legislators to take some unprecedented actions. They have filed bills that would increase the rights of citizens to bear arms and use ...

Gunmen ambush Toyota F1 team members in Sao Paulo Alex Nunez

It's no secret that Sao Paulo can be a dangerous place. Business travelers who frequent the city will be able to tell you about the precautions companies recommend they take to protect themselves. ...

Quartet of women in formalwear carjack California man Chris Paukert

In what can only be described as an unconventional auto theft, a Suisun City, California man was beaten and carjacked by four formally-dressed women while parking at a 7-Eleven Sunday night. The gang ...

Nigerian goat held by police, accused of armed carjacking 10 months ago on Autoblog

There aren't enough police in some areas of Nigeria, so vigilante groups have formed to take up the slack. When vigilantes in Kwara State saw two men trying to carjack a Mazda 323, they went after the baddies. One of the men escaped, but the other man, cornered... um, how do we say this... turned ...

Ganked CA Senator's dubbed-out Charger on eBay 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click for more high-res images of the taxpayer-funded blingmobile You may remember the December story involving 62-year-old California State Senate President Pro Tem, Don Perata (D - DUB City Oakland), who got his name in the paper after being jacked at gunpoint for his red 2006 Dodge Charger R/T. ...

Carjackers beware! New bill in Tennessee allows "deadly force" against attackers 2 years ago on Autoblog

Apparently the increase in violent crimes in Tennessee is leading legislators to take some unprecedented actions. They have filed bills that would increase the rights of citizens to bear arms and use those arms with deadly force in certain situations. Like during a carjacking. One bill in particular ...

Gunmen ambush Toyota F1 team members in Sao Paulo 3 years ago on Autoblog

It's no secret that Sao Paulo can be a dangerous place. Business travelers who frequent the city will be able to tell you about the precautions companies recommend they take to protect themselves. Don't leave the hotel. If you do, don't walk alone. Don't carry a laptop (it makes you an instant ...

Quartet of women in formalwear carjack California man 3 years ago on Autoblog

In what can only be described as an unconventional auto theft, a Suisun City, California man was beaten and carjacked by four formally-dressed women while parking at a 7-Eleven Sunday night. The gang of four females, estimated to be in their early 20s represented having a gun to the victim's back, ...






Autoblog Podcast #154: Gobbling up the News

Chris, Sam, and Dan kick out a podcast just in time for the long holiday drive.

 
 

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