It takes time to find temporary transportation, time to deal and negotiate with the insurance company, time to pick up and return a rental vehicle, and in some cases, time to go to court. Not everyone who gets their vehicle back feels like the vehicle is in the same condition as when it was stolen. Many times a victim will not be able to recoup all the vehicle content losses such as money or firearms. Some damage can not be detected initially such as damage to the transmission and engine. Getting back in your car after it has been driven and probably abused by someone else can be a little unsettling.
Car theft is often a stepping stone to other crime.
Juveniles who steal a vehicle are almost always inexperienced and, in reality, just plain dangerous behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. Rather than steal gas , a suspect will commit an armed robbery either of a business or individual to get gas money. Our city becomes a little more unsafe every time a vehicle is stolen.