Almost all of cars were Kias and Hyundais. The thefts are linked to a security flaw that makes it easy to steal the cars. Police say the dozens of cases may be tied to a social media challenge.
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars."The juveniles are looking online to see how they can see the vehicles, and they’re sharing it with each other just like they would any otherAnd in May, the automakers agreed to a $200 million settlement over the increase in car thefts.
Chapman says Plano police believe the 14-year-old did not act alone. Police are continuing to monitor social media platforms. "To steal to put it just on social media is definitely not what we want to see, and it will get them in trouble," she said. Chapman says if an adult were arrested for these crimes, it would mean jail time. But since the boy is 14, it is up to the juvenile system to decide his punishment.
For owners of Kias and Hyundais, Chapman encourages them to get the security software update and a steering wheel lock.
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