According to police records, over the past week, at least 35 Hyundais and Kias were stolen across the city. Police say the criminals learned how to start the cars on TikTok.
According to police records, over the past week, at least 35 Hyundais and Kias were stolen across the city."I have my kids' Social Security cards in there, medical cards in there. I have my debit card, my work ID," she said.She says the thieves had a field day in her section of North Philadelphia over the weekend.
"When the police officer came...he said I was the fourth one in the morning, and he was on his way to a fifth one when he got through with me," said Vieldhouse. Investigators are warning Hyundai and Kia owners to take added precautions, including parking in well-lit areas and using steering wheel locks if possible.
In a previous statement to Action News, Kia said they are aware of the rise in vehicle thefts in our area but that new models and trims have an immobilizer applied. It also said all Kia vehicles for sale in the U.S. meet or exceed federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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