Louisiana’s woman shocked by learning that she has purchased a stolen vehicle – ETSN.FM

According to the National Bureau of Insurance Crimes, Louisiana routinely ranks among the best countries for theft of vehicles.

Ten thousand vehicles were reported stolen in 2022, with New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shrevport having the most reports. New Orleans himself saw 4,000 stolen vehicles reported in one year, while thefts of Baton Rouge cars increased by 30%.

Usually, criminals are aimed at used, unregistered vehicles, as they are more difficult to track and unfortunately, they are often unknowingly resold to buyers.

Brandi Jenkins of Baton Rugs ended up in the center of a fraudulent sale of cars after being withdrawn by police.

The Louisiana woman informs she has purchased a stolen vehicle

Jenkins bought a car from Calvin Scott on January 31 for $ 1800. Just a few days after the purchase of a pre -shipping vehicle from Scott, it was withdrawn by Baton Rouge police, according to WBRZ.

“They said,” Sir and I showed them where I sent the money, I had the title and it was for sales that he gave me, I managed to get out of the situation. “

Police seized a stolen vehicle, leaving Jenkins to fight for a recovery of Scott, with whom she tells WBRZ that she had very little communication.

“I haven’t received my money today. I call him and call him and send him messages, he doesn’t answer.”

According to Jenkins, Scott is in the process of trying to sell a different car to return the money he paid him for the stolen car.

Scott tells WBRZ that he didn’t know the car was stolen and says it was a “honest mistake”.

“I want to say that I understand where it comes from, I understand that this is your money. I understand this. And I told her again and again sorry. . “

Scott provided proof to the police station, showing that he did not deliberately sell Jenkins a stolen vehicle. There is currently no details on whether anyone will be charged, as Scott has no criminal history.

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