Advisory
Media Release
PHONE NO. (262) 886-2300 FAX. NO. (262) 635-0190
Date: April 24, 2023
Subject: Vehicle Thefts
Attention Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners: Over the past few months the Racine Police Department has seen a significant increase in thefts (and attempted thefts) of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the City of Racine, mainly during overnight hours.
The main Kia models being damaged and or stolen are Kia Forte, Kia Soul and Kia Sorento.
The main Hyundai models being damaged or stolen are Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Accent.
If you own any Kia or Hyundai, please consider using an anti-theft device such as The Club, parking your vehicle in your garage or well lit area and/or an area under obvious surveillance. Numerous apprehensions of offenders have been made yet the problem is growing.
All media inquiries regarding this matter should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7868.
Thank you,
Sgt. Kristi Wilcox
Public Information Officer
Media Release 
Racine Police Department
730 Center Street · Racine Wisconsin, 53403
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Date: April 24, 2023
Subject: Vehicle Thefts
Attention Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners: Over the past few months the Racine Police Department has seen a significant increase in thefts (and attempted thefts) of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the City of Racine, mainly during overnight hours.
The main Kia models being damaged and or stolen are Kia Forte, Kia Soul and Kia Sorento.
The main Hyundai models being damaged or stolen are Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Accent.
If you own any Kia or Hyundai, please consider using an anti-theft device such as The Club, parking your vehicle in your garage or well lit area and/or an area under obvious surveillance. Numerous apprehensions of offenders have been made yet the problem is growing.
All media inquiries regarding this matter should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7868.
Thank you,
Sgt. Kristi Wilcox
Public Information Officer
Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700