Thefts of two particular car brands have been on the rise after gaining popularity on social media, police say.
Auto thefts in 2020 increased almost 11% from 2019, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.In Ohio, the Forest Park Police Department is warning residents of a local increase in car thefts of Kia and Hyundai brand vehicles, similar to instancesThe thefts are mainly of Kia cars newer than 2011 and Hyundai cars newer than 2015.
Police said the thefts have been on the rise nationally after tips showing how to start these cars without the use of a key were posted on social media. Forest Park police say there were six reported thefts of these vehicle brands since June 21 from large apartment complexes at night. In statements sent to USA TODAY on Friday, both Kia and Hyundai noted that all of their vehicles"meet or exceed"
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