Own a Kia vehicle? Read this

[ATCclears]

Officers have seen a spike in a specific type of car theft they say may be inspired by a TikTok tutorial.

The popular social media app trend shows potential thieves how to steal Kia vehicles using a USB drive or cable and other tools in place of a key.

Seattle police say they investigated 36 reported Kia thefts in July, compared to just five in July 2021.

SPD said the stolen vehicles were Kia Optima, Soul, Sorrento, Forte and Sportage models manufactured between 2014 and 2021.

Seattle police warn of TikTok trend, which shows people how to steal Kia vehicles easily

Officers have seen a spike in a specific type of car theft they say may be inspired by a TikTok tutorial.

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[Alexx1401]

Too bad we can't have a Tik Tok showing scum doing time at some prison camp for stealing stuff.

 

[Dr Prepper]

Officers have seen a spike in a specific type of car theft they say may be inspired by a TikTok tutorial.

The popular social media app trend shows potential thieves how to steal Kia vehicles using a USB drive or cable and other tools in place of a key.

Seattle police say they investigated 36 reported Kia thefts in July, compared to just five in July 2021.

SPD said the stolen vehicles were Kia Optima, Soul, Sorrento, Forte and Sportage models manufactured between 2014 and 2021.

Seattle police warn of TikTok trend, which shows people how to steal Kia vehicles easily

Officers have seen a spike in a specific type of car theft they say may be inspired by a TikTok tutorial.

komonews.com

Thanks for posting. Know a few KIA drivers I'll have to notify.

 

[P7M13]

Thanks for posting. I am in need of a cheap car for a short while. Think I'll go shopping with the gear in my backpack. ;-p