The idea behind police bait cars is a sound one — rig up a car that’s just begging to be stolen, put it in a vulnerable spot and then wait for a thief to try his luck. It doesn’t always work, though.

In late June, three people stole a vehicle parked on 26th Avenue Northeast. Within five minutes, several Minneapolis police officers pulled them over and, with guns drawn, ordered the driver out of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Popular YouTube star, Mark Rober, just released a new video pranking those who break into cars in San Francisco. The former NASA engineer built backpacks that shot glitter and a ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Popular YouTube star Mark Rober just released a new video pranking those who break into cars in San Francisco. The former NASA engineer built backpacks that shoot glitter and release ...

Back in January, he stole a bait car near Gibson and Yale. Video showed him using tools to the start ignition as he kept an eye on his surroundings. Later, he picked up a couple of passengers, and ...