Hyundais and Kias still targeted by car thieves in Charlotte

Hyundais and Kia's still targeted by car thieves in Charlotte

By Jason Stoogenke

CHARLOTTE — Multiple people told Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke that thieves are still eyeing Hyundais and Kias in Charlotte.

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Stoogenke came across a number of alleged victims in the last few days.

Several local police departments are giving out free steering wheel locks.

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Police across the country blame the thefts on a social media trend that started two summers ago. The trend shows a simple way to steal these cars.

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