"Rising Car Theft: Fort Wayne Police Target Kia Theft by Juveniles"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WANE
Fort Wayne has experienced 500 car thefts this year, with 86% of them being Kias. Most of the thefts were committed by juveniles who learned how to override vehicle software through a TikTok tutorial. The thefts have resulted in crashes and police chases, but no injuries so far. The Fort Wayne Police Department is working to apprehend the culprits and is urging parents to be aware of their children's whereabouts and associations.