Thieves Are Targeting This Make Of Car With Tech Exploits, And Cops Are Recommending A Low-Tech Solution

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Thieves are exploiting a modern high-tech convenience, and targeting a particular make of car, but police say that there is a tried-and-true way not to be a victim.

After a string of thefts of airbags from Acuras and Hondas, police in Mount Vernon are recommending that low-tech equipment, like "The Club," be used to lessen the chance of airbags, or vehicles, being stolen.

Tires and rims, as well radar sensors from the grilles of Acuras and Hondas, are being stolen.

"This is a tri-state region problem and not localized to Mount Vernon," the Mount Vernon Police Department said in an alert to the community. "We are working with our law enforcement partners to bring the suspects to justice."

In the meantime, cops say that it might be time to dig that holiday gift from 1996 out of the garage, and put it to good use.