Philadelphia Police Giving Away Free Steering Wheel Locks To Protect Your Car

By Jasmine Payoute, CBS Philadelphia

June 9, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - If you own a Kia or a Hyundai, listen up! The Philadelphia Police Department wants to help you protect your car.

They are giving away free steering wheel locks as part of an effort to try to curb car thefts, which have been on the rise in Philadelphia.

Thefts of Kias and Hyundais in particular, have gone up significantly in recent years. This has been a big problem for vehicle owners and police departments who use resources to catch thieves.

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