31.   They tipped off a car theft ring, which stole the vehicles and demanded ransom from the owners.

32.   When the vehicle is stolen, the owner notifies authorities.

33.   Police said they had been pursuing the four since early this week on suspicion of stealing vehicles and robbing several businesses in Santo Domingo and Santiago.

34.   At least eight vehicles were stolen overnight, adding to the fear and insecurity hanging over the city, said aid workers, speaking on condition of anonymity.

35.   At least eight vehicles were stolen overnight, adding to the fear and insecurity hanging over the tense city, said aid workers, speaking on condition of anonymity.

36.   Authorities say the family apparently was targeted only because the suspects were trying to steal a vehicle.

37.   But the Serbs stole their vehicles.

38.   But they stole their vehicles.

39.   Creagan was traveling in a car with two Honduran companions when two unidentified assailants tried to steal the vehicle and ended up shooting him.

40.   For a second day, armed men broke into offices of aid agencies and stole vehicles, including a bus and minibus.