It's not even past tense, in that it still happens. A web search for "airbag theft" should reveal that it's still an issue. Presumably it's only less of an iss

It's not even past tense, in that it still happens. A web search for "airbag theft" should reveal that it's still an issue. Presumably it's only less of an issue because the cost of the part has come down from $1k or more (in '92 dollars, no less).