Minneapolis Hit by Kia, Hyundai Thefts Fueled by Social Media Trend
By Derek Mitchell | Published 2026-02-24T12:03:18.461Z
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Minneapolis is grappling with a sharp rise in auto thefts, particularly targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles, according to a recent Minneapolis Police Department report. The increase stems from a viral...
Minneapolis is grappling with a sharp rise in auto thefts, particularly targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles, according to a recent Minneapolis Police Department report. The increase stems from a viral social media challenge demonstrating how to bypass the vehicles' security systems, making them easier to steal.
The thefts are directly linked to a vulnerability in certain Kia and Hyundai models manufactured between 2015 and 2019, the Star Tribune reported. These vehicles lack an immobilizer, an el
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