Police in the Inland Empire are warning owners of Kia’s and Hyundai’s cars, saying those are becoming easier for thieves to steal.
Police in the Inland Empire are warning owners of Kia's and Hyundai's cars, saying those are becoming easier for thieves to steal.
The proof comes from theft reports and videos on social media of people joyriding in stolen Kia's and Hyundai's. Police say the cars are not equipped with a theft immobilizer, a chip in the key that recognizes another chip in the steering column, allowing the engine to start.Get Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
The city of Redlands says more than a dozen of these cars have been stolen just within the past week.Officers also encourage owners to invest in a good alarm system and a steering lock device.
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