Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum told the city council’s Public Safety Committee this week that they’re using new anti-tailgating tech at exits and increasing patrols including undercover details during the holidays to combat the thefts.

As the holiday travel season kicks into high gear, reports have emerged of a disturbing trend across the county — car thefts at airports have dramatically spiked this year. A criminal theft ring has been accused of targeting major airport hubs across states like Nevada,