Wilmington police are hosting another steering wheel lock giveaway for Hyundai and Kia owners at risk of having their cars stolen.
The cars have been targeted across the country following a social media challenge that encourages the stealing of these vehicles and shows viewers how to steal the vehicle without a key.
The cars being targeted are Kia models from 2011-21 and Hyundai models from 2015-21. The models don’t have electronic immobilizers, which confirms the key belongs to that vehicle.
In recent months, local police agencies have held several lock giveaways. New Castle County hosted the first earlier this year, while Saturday’s in Wilmington will be at least the third event city police have held.
The locks will be given out in the parking lot of ShopRite by the Riverfront, at 501 South Walnut Street. It’s a first-come, first-served event.
To be eligible to receive the wheel lock device, Hyundai or Kia owners must be residents of Wilmington and they must arrive in a car affected by the trend. Police said they are 2011 to 2021 Hyundai or Kia model with a key start ignition, which has not received the anti-theft software upgrade from the manufacturer.
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