Port St. Lucie police providing free steering wheel locks in partnership with Hyundai and Kia
About 16 models of Hyundai vehicles and nine models of Kia vehicles have become targets for theft due to a TikTok social media challenge.Get the latest traffic updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.Port St. Lucie police are taking action to provide an extra level of security against these thefts by providing residents with free steering wheel locks.In partnership with Hyundai and Kia, the department is giving out free steering wheel locks for the models that don’t have an engine immobilizer, which Hyundai refers to as the electronic security device that prevents a vehicle from starting unless the correct key or fob is used.Previous coverage: Port St. Lucie police share tips to protect vehicles after arrests made in rash of car break-insIf your list qualifies, you can schedule an appointment with the Port St. Lucie Police Department Crime Prevention Unit specialist Aubree Ward at [email protected]’re then required to bring your vehicle to the department, located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Building C. Officials will verify your car is one of the targeted models.Supplies are limited to one steering wheel lock per person. Qualifying vehicles: Hyundai2011-2022 Accent2011-2022 Elantra2013-2017 Elantra GT2013-2014 Elantra Coupe2011-2012 Elantra Touring 2011-2014 Genesis Coupe2018-2022 Kona2020-2021 Palisade2011-2012, 2019-2022 Santa Fe2013-2018, 2019 Santa Fe; Santa Fe XL2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport2011-2019 Sonata2011-2022 Tucson2012-2017, 2019-2021 Veloster2020-2021 Venue2011-2012 VeracruzKia2011-2021 Forte2021-2022 K52011-2020 Optima2011-2021 Rio2011-2021 Sedona2021-2022 Seltos2010-2022 Soul2011-2022 Sorento2011-2022 Sportage If you have any questions or need more information, you can contact Aubree Ward at (772) 871-5027.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
About 16 models of Hyundai vehicles and nine models of Kia vehicles have become targets for theft due to a TikTok social media challenge.
Get the latest traffic updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
Port St. Lucie police are taking action to provide an extra level of security against these thefts by providing residents with free steering wheel locks.
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