Amidst this season of giving, the Richmond Police Department is more concerned of those who've been taking -- as recent statistics show as of Monday, Nov. 13, 1,324 cars have been reported stolen in the City of Richmond this year thus far.

The updated statistics reveal a 70% increase compared to the 780 vehicles stolen this time last year.

Richmond Police Lieutenant James Hogan tells 8News this is a significant influx and a problem his team is actively trying to tackle.

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A vehicle was seen engulfed in flames in a business parking lot off of Midlothian Turnpike on Monday afternoon.

The vehicle fire was located in the 11300 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Photos captured at the scene around 1:15 p.m. showed black smoke billowing from the flames.

Chesterfield County fire crews have responded and are currently at the scene.

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The Richmond Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred near Carytown earlier last month.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Nansemond Street and Ellwood Avenue around 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.

According to police, the victim was driving southbound on Nansemond Street and had slowed to a stop for pedestrians to cross. The suspect vehicle was headed northbound through the intersection and attempted to make a left turn onto Ellwood Avenue when it hit and damaged the side of the victim's vehicle.

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The Richmond Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred near Carytown earlier last month.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Nansemond Street and Ellwood Street around 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.

According to police, the victim was driving southbound on Nansemond Street and had slowed to a stop for pedestrians to cross. The suspect vehicle was headed northbound through the intersection and attempted to make a left turn onto Ellwood Street when it hit and damaged the side of the victim’s vehicle.