
"Gov. Hochul's 'CARS' plan: Combating car thefts in Rochester with $55 million investment"
Governor Kathy Hochul unveils a plan to combat car thefts in Rochester, emphasizing vehicle theft prevention measures such as the use of steering wheel locks.
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Governor Kathy Hochul unveils a plan to combat car thefts in Rochester, emphasizing vehicle theft prevention measures such as the use of steering wheel locks.

A national trend of stolen Kia and Hyundai's that began on social media has arrived in Central Virginia, with 110 Kia and Hyundai's stolen in Richmond so far this year compared to 25 in the same window last year. Thieves are targeting Kia and Hyundai's made from 2011 to 2021 that have keyed ignitions. Local police are urging Kia/Hyundai owners to get the appropriate security-software update from a dealership or at least purchase a steering wheel lock as a physical and visual deterrent.

A group of minors attempted to steal a woman's car in Memphis, but were unsuccessful due to a steering wheel lock that prevented the wheel from being turned. The suspects broke into the car, drove it forward a few feet, and then abandoned it. The victim believes the lock saved her vehicle. The Memphis Police Department frequently hosts wheel lock giveaways and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers.