Wilmington Police Offering Free Wheel Locks
The Wilmington Police hope to curb car thefts by offering free wheel locks this weekend.
The giveaway will be this Saturday July 8th for two hours between 10am and noon in the parking lot of ShopRite, 501 South Walnut Street.
According to Town Square Live ” The Wilmington Police locks will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Those looking to take advantage of the giveaway must be Wilmington residents and arrive in their vehicle. Cars are eligible if they are a 2011 to 2021 Hyundai or Kia model with a key start ignition that has not received the anti-theft software upgrade from the manufacturer.”
Hyundai and Kia thefts are on the upswing in recent months.
According to the AP Hyundai and Kia released new software that would prevent easy theft, but a glitch in their formula was revealed on Tik Tok leading to more thefts.
The viral videos show how someone can easily steal one of these vehicles with a screwdriver and a USB cord.
A wheel lock is a pretty simple yet effective device.
The long rod on the lock keeps the wheel in place making it impossible to bend the steering wheel without removing the bar.
The wheel lock itself is a visual deterrent as well. Car thieves need to work quickly so a wheel lock sighting may cause them to move along.
The Wilmington Police also offer more advice on how to prevent your car from being stolen
The Wilmington Police urge motorists to not to leave their vehicles unattended while running, or while keys are inside of the vehicle.
Whether it involves warming up a vehicle before travel, or leaving a vehicle running while picking something up from a restaurant or business, police urge drivers to turn off and secure vehicles whenever they are unattended. These simple tips can help prevent against vehicle theft.
Police also remind drivers to avoid leaving any valuables in plain sight, and to be mindful of spare or valet keys that might be left in their vehicles that could potentially result in a theft.
The Wilmington Police hope to curb car thefts by offering free wheel locks this weekend.
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