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Callum Godde

DARK SECRETS: Law change for horror car thefts with kids inside - The Real Truth

Thieves who still cars with kids inside will be charged with carjacking even if they were unaware. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Criminals who steal cars with a child inside face more jail time after disturbing high-profile cases in one state.

Victoria's contentious "adult time for violent crime" laws, introduced to parliament on Tuesday, would simultaneously expand the offence of carjacking to vehicles stolen with children under 10 inside.

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