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Pineville seeing rise in Hyundai and Kia car thefts due to TikTok challenge
WCNC Charlotte reports almost 50% of cars stolen since the beginning of 2023 in the Pineville area have been Hyundais and Kias.
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PINEVILLE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte reports almost 50% of cars stolen since the beginning of 2023 in the Pineville area have been Hyundais and Kias.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported a rise in Hyundai and Kia car thefts since the beginning of the social media challenge that started in June of 2022.
"This TikTok challenge has highlighted how relatively easy it is to do," Lt. Kevin Pietrus with CMPD said. "It's easier than it should be, and I think the auto manufacturers have taken steps to try and mitigate it."
CMPD pointed out that it's the Kia and Hyundai vehicles with turn-key ignitions that are being targeted, not the newer models that have push start buttons.
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