TikTok Challenge Fuels Rise in Minneapolis Kia, Hyundai Thefts
By Derek Mitchell | Published 2026-02-25T12:04:02.617Z
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A viral TikTok challenge demonstrating how to bypass security systems using only a USB cable and a screwdriver has fueled a sharp increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts in Minneapolis, according to a...
A viral TikTok challenge demonstrating how to bypass security systems using only a USB cable and a screwdriver has fueled a sharp increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts in Minneapolis, according to a recent police department report. The challenge, widely circulated on social media platforms, provides detailed instructions, making these cars vulnerable.
Minneapolis Police Department data indicates that the thefts began to rise sharply in the summer of 2022, as the social media challenge gained tracti
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