The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has just joined forces with automotive giant Hyundai to fight a growing wave of vehicle thefts across our region.
As of last week, CMPD reported a total of 939 auto thefts, with 70% involving Hyundai or Kia models that lack engine immobilizers.
The thefts have increasingly been linked to a viral TikTok trend that challenges teens to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles using a simple USB cord.
The CMPD/Hyundai security upgrade event will take place at the PNC Music Pavilion from Friday, February 23, to Sunday, with no registration required and each upgrade taking about 30 minutes.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) February 22, 2024
Vehicle owners are encouraged to check if their cars are eligible on CMPD’s website here.
