Despite multiple warnings from police and even new software upgrades, Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at an alarming rate The trend started as a social media challenge, and in New York City, one borough in particular is getting hit hard
Surveillance video can show how quickly a car is able to be stolen after a driver leaves it running to run an errand. That's the scenario that happened to Karla Posas, whose son used her car to deliver food. During one delivery, her son ran the meal inside only to find out his Honda was stolen by a teenager.
"It’s more than a vehicle it’s something you work for. You pay for it," said Posas."He just said he went inside for not even for a second and when he came out he saw the kid that took the car. Ran in the car and took it.""Thieves like particular cars. If they can find a way to steal that car, they will continue to steal that car," said NYPD Lt. Daniel Gallagher.
State Farm and Progressive auto insurance are dropping some coverage on certain Kia and Hyundai models after a TikTok trend showed how to the cars can be stolen without using a key, just a phone USB charger. Lynda Baquero reports. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said there are 500 more cases of car thefts this year compared to last.
"The numbers have skyrocketed. That is what the city is battling right now in crime. Stolen cars specifically Kias and Hyundais," said Chell.
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