Minneapolis is grappling with a sharp rise in auto thefts, disproportionately targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The surge mirrors a national trend fueled by a social media challenge that demonstrates how to bypass the cars' security systems. To combat the problem, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is increasing patrols in affected areas and reaching out to the community. The vulnerability lies in the absence of immobilizers in some Hyundai and Kia models manufactured between 2015 and 201