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Victoria in the grip of a car theft crisis | 7.30

Victoria is in the grip of a car theft crisis.
Frustrated victims have told 7.30 they want stronger action from police and the Victorian government to curb the surge.
7.30’s Alysia Thomas-Sam reports.
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