Crime & Safety
Hyundai, Kia Crimes Have Upper Southampton Twp. Offering Free Locks
Upper Southampton Township has joined neighboring townships in giving away free steering wheel locks to combat vehicle thefts.
UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Due to a recent rise in stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles, the Upper Southampton Township Police Department is providing free steering wheel locks to vehicle owners.
The vehicle crimes stemmed from a viral challenge on TikTok and YouTube in the past year that led to an increase in thefts of Kias and Hyundais around the country.
Neighboring Warminster and Northampton townships issued free wheel locks as well earlier in the year for similar issues.
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The security locks are being offered to township residents who may own Kia or Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices.
Upper Southampton Police said it received a limited number of KIA and Hyundai steering wheel locks that were donated by both automotive dealers.
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The locks are available to Upper Southampton residents free of charge and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any resident who is a registered owner of a 2016-2021 Hyundai or Kia can obtain the free wheel locks by coming to the police station headquarters at 939 Street Rd. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Residents must show proof of ownership before receiving the steering wheel lock.
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