TikTok 'trend' leads to nationwide rise in car thefts

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TikTok 'trend' leads to nationwide rise in car thefts
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Car thefts targeting specific models of cars are on the rise nationwide, and thieves are using phone charging cords to get the job done.

are warning car owners as thefts like this are increasing across the country. Thieves are using USB phone chargers to help jack specific models of cars. The models affected include Hyundais and Kias from model years 2010 to 2021.Those models were designed without engine immobilizers — electronic devices that make it harder to start cars without keys, but make it easier to steal in this case with the charger cables.

LASD has put out a community bulletin advising car owners to install a steering wheel lock, battery disconnect switch, kill switch, car alarm or GPS, and reminding car owners to always lock all windows and doors and park in a well-lit secure area.It looks like he just had fun in it and ripped it to shreds and left nothing inside," Crihfield said.that I have read and agree

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