Oak Forest PD Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks to Hyundai Owners

OAK FOREST, IL — In an effort to combat recent thefts targeting Hyundai owners, the Oak Forest Police Department has received anti-theft steering wheel lock devices donated by the Hyundai Motor Company.

The motor company is offering the locks in an effort to prevent the theft of Kia vehicles locally, as incidents continue as result of a social media trend. The recent trend in car theft has suspects targeting specific makes of vehicles due to a lack of a push-button start that makes it easier to hot wire the car, police have said. The trend has been exploding in recent months as social media information went viral outlining the methods to exploit an apparent security issue with select 2011-2021 Kia and 2015-2021 Hyundai vehicles.

Oak Forest residents who are Hyundai owners can stop into the Police Department on Feb. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. to receive a free lock, while supplies last. If you cannot make the distribution date, please contact Community Program Officer Tracy Weiland at tweiland@oak-forest.org to inquire about remaining supply.