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According to the National Crime Bureau the vehicles most frequently reported stolen are the following:
1. 1991 Honda Accord
2. 1995 Honda Civic
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1994 Dodge Caravan
5. 1994 Nissan Sentra
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