❗️ Attention All Kia and Hyundai Drivers ❗️
Gloucester Township Police, and police across the country, have seen multiple auto theft incidents involving these specific car brands. The car thieves are taking advantage of a vulnerability in the ignition system, allowing them to start the vehicle using a USB device or cord. If the vehicle is locked, they will break a rear window to gain access.
Kia and Hyundai have both released a FREE anti-theft update available for vehicles affected by ongoing national theft trends, as well as offering steering wheel locks. These are links to information from each manufacturer to update your vehicle:
Hyundai: https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/
Kia: https://customercare.kiausa.com/SWLD
As always: LOCK your vehicle, REMOVE the key or remote key, and valuables from the vehicle.
If you observe any suspicious activity, or observe a crime in progress CALL 911. You may also call the GTPD non-emergency line at 856-228-4500.
DO NOT utilized our anonymous tips systems for crimes in progress or suspicious activity in progress, they are NOT monitor 24/7. Thank you.
