For about a year, law enforcement across the country and in Washington have seen an alarming rate of theft of certain types of vehicles, all thanks to a 'challenge' on TikTok that showed people how to steal certain models of Kia and Hyundai.
Even if you have upgraded your software, deputies say you also need to use a visual theft deterrent, like a steering wheel lock.
According to the PCSD, motor vehicle theft attempts are starting to keep pace with actual thefts. The software may be changed, but thieves don't know that, which leads to smashed out windows and ignition damage as they try to steal the car anyway. There were 642 vehicles reported stolen in Pierce County and 1,696 reported stolen in King County, which is an average of about 75 per day.
Just recently, a group of teens smashed out the windows of a Kia in Columbia City and stole it. The vehicle had WA plates BQD9813. Call 911 if you see it. According to the Puget Sound Auto Task Force, there are a few things you can do to prevent becoming a victim of car theft: Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended If possible, leave a GPS tracker, like an AirTag so it can be tracked if stolen
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