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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - The California Highway Patrol has released its annual list of the most frequently stolen cars in San Diego County, and the numbers show Hondas are the most popular targets for thieves.

In this CrimeFighters video report, Craig McKee reports from Kearny Mesa with the other vehicles that catch the crooks' eyes.

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