Crime & Safety
Tik Tok Challenge Leads To Stolen Vehicles In Philly Region: Report
A troubling "challenge" on Tik Tok shows how to gain access to vehicles and the trend has popped up in the Philadelphia region.
PHILADELPHIA — Vehicle thefts are spiking in the Philadelphia region due to a "challenge" on Tik Tok.
According to Action News, a TikTok trend teaches people how to start Hyundai and Kia vehicles via USB cables.
Philadelphia Police records show 35 Hyundais and Kias were stolen throughout the past week.
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