Lae police boss Anthony Wagambie Jnr says that although these incidents have happened, police have moved fast to recover these stolen vehicles.
Wagambie Jnr has issued a warning to all Lae motorists to be vigilant in places they are travelling in adding that a couple of suspects have been captured already.
“Most of the vehicles stolen have been done randomly by opportunist whilst some have been stolen to be used to commit other crimes in the city,” he said.