There have been over 750 carjackings in Philadelphia through the first seven months of the year, according to data obtained by FOX 29 from a law enforcement source.
Perhaps the most disturbing data point provided by the law enforcement source is that 513 carjackings in Philadelphia have involved a gun. Carjackings involving guns, according to the data, far outpaces times when a suspect used force , a phony gun , or assaulted the victim .
Honda drivers were carjacked 115 times so far in 2022, which is more than any model, according to the data. It's unknown why Hondas were carjacked more than any other car, but past reporting by FOX 29 found that Honda's are often sought after for their catalytic converter. Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Police Department addressed the rising number of carjackings in the city and provided tips on what people should do if they're targeted.
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