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Missouri Town’s Car Theft Problem Is So Bad That Police Are Giving Away Steering Wheel Locks. ( Milwaukee, Wisconsin, too )
Daily Caller News ^ | October 21, 2022 | Devan Bugbee

Posted on 10/22/2022 3:06:25 PM PDT by george76

Police have partnered with Hyundai USA to provide free steering wheel locks after a colossal increase in car thefts in Calverton Park, Missouri, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

Local authorities teamed up with the car company in hopes of curbing the substantial increase in the number of stolen Hyundais and Kias in the area, according to Fox2. Thieves have reportedly taken 142 Hyundais and 145 Kias in September, up from the two Hyundai and seven Kia vehicles stolen in the same month of 2021. The two car brands are allegedly sought out by thieves since they do not use smart key technology, apparently making them easier to swipe, the outlet noted.

“Well, unfortunately, it has become quite easy to steal a Kia or Hyundai,” Lt. Sean Gibbons told the outlet. “We have to combat that any way we can.

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Law enforcement said that the locks are free to residents who do not have engine immobilizers

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A similar program has been introduced at the Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the school’s University Police Department announced Thursday. Students and faculty who drive a Hyundai or a Kia can receive a steering wheel lock for free from the department.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Illinois; US: Michigan; US: Missouri; US: Ohio; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: car; cartheft; carthieves; chat; localnews; milwaukee; missouri; ohio; steeringwheellock; steeringwheellocks; stlouis; thieves; westlake; wisconsin
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To: Nifster
"..Wow their giving away towne cars?.."

Nahhhh.. That's only if yer a "retiree".. d;^)

21 posted on 10/22/2022 4:09:49 PM PDT by CopperTop (Outside the wire it's just us chickens. Dig?)
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To: george76

Car thieves probably hold the conclusion that Commandment no. 8 about stealing does not apply to them. In other news, all Ten Commandments apply to every human person in history.


22 posted on 10/22/2022 4:42:50 PM PDT by Falconspeed ("Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." Robert Louis Stevenson.)
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To: george76

I think all the affected parties should rush out now and vote the democrats back in. Embrace the suck.


23 posted on 10/22/2022 4:52:40 PM PDT by odawg
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To: george76

[2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,293 people, 496 households, and 347 families living in the village. The population density was 3,153.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,217.7/km2). There were 540 housing units at an average density of 1,317.1 per square mile (508.5/km2). The racial makup of the village was 53.4% White, 42.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9%.[9]

Of the 496 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 24.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 24.4% of households were one person and 9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calverton_Park,_Missouri#2010_census

That’s a lot of cars for such a small city. Guess neighboring towns are sharing their criminals?


24 posted on 10/22/2022 4:53:27 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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That’s a lot of STOLEN cars for such a small city.

(I meant to say)


25 posted on 10/22/2022 4:54:10 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Charles Martel

“It has always been about adding a visible deterrent that makes the thieves choose someone else’s car.”

Similar to alarm system yard signs. Yes, alarm systems can be defeated and, yes, there is a gray market for these signs but most crooks are looking for the (expected) path of least resistance.


26 posted on 10/22/2022 4:57:46 PM PDT by riverdawg (Wells Fargo is my bank and I have no complaints.)
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To: Dr. Sivana
a rusty old Renault Le Car

While it is not near as theft proof as a Renault, a Citroen or a Trabant, my old minivan gets left alone.

My kids don't want the minivan, thieves don't want a minivan ...

27 posted on 10/22/2022 4:59:48 PM PDT by texas booster (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team # 36120) Cure Alzheimer's!)
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To: CopperTop

Hahahahaha

Nicely played


28 posted on 10/22/2022 5:02:02 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I don’t think that the Hyundai/Kia viral tik-tok video craze has hit my area yet. But we have a 2018 Hyundai so I put in TWO hidden ignition switches AND the “club”. I guess the club can be defeated, but hoping the kids will just move on when they see it.

There was a video posted yesterday from a nearby neighborhood of two guys (during the day) stealing the roof off of a Miata! The owner had even added torx bolts to make it more difficult to steal!


29 posted on 10/22/2022 5:05:12 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: frank ballenger

Looks to me like most of the Club lock have a very basic wafer core. Could probably jiggle it open in under a minute.


30 posted on 10/22/2022 5:07:14 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim ( )
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To: SaveFerris

And just about 1-2 miles north of Ferguson, Missouri, the place of the martyrdom of Saint Fentanyl.


31 posted on 10/22/2022 5:09:31 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: 17th Miss Regt

Yep, I noticed that


32 posted on 10/22/2022 5:17:39 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Paperpusher

The police should be using older Kia and Hyundai bait cars.

The camera footage could be used for a show about criminals.

They laughs would be tremendous.


33 posted on 10/22/2022 5:22:29 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: 21twelve
The owner had even added torx bolts to make it more difficult to steal!

Torx are everywhere these days. They give you the torx bits in the box when you buy a box of torx screws at the hardware store.

34 posted on 10/22/2022 5:26:58 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: Nifster

Yep. Eventual, ‘Darwin Award Winners.’ ;)


35 posted on 10/22/2022 5:52:50 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: 21twelve
There was a video posted yesterday from a nearby neighborhood of two guys (during the day) stealing the roof off of a Miata! The owner had even added torx bolts to make it more difficult to steal!

Thieves are so brazen. Decades ago I lost stuff to thieves. Someone stole engine parts from my 56 Chevy in the daytime right in view of the local grocery store. I asked the store clerk what he saw, and he replied that he thought I was working on the car. Another time I jumped in about to drive away, but not only no stick shift, but no transmission either. I had only left the car about 20 minutes ago. The driveshaft and bolts were neatly lined up against the curb. Had to buy another Muncie 4-spd tranny. Victim of car thieves multiple times on multiple vehicles.

I haven't had trouble in the last few decades. The secret is to own cars that no one wants.

36 posted on 10/22/2022 6:24:49 PM PDT by roadcat
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To: 17th Miss Regt

No, Ferguson is the scene of the beatification of St. Michael Brown, of “hands up, don’t shoot”.


37 posted on 10/22/2022 6:37:21 PM PDT by chronicles
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To: frank ballenger

They probably also thought that WWII came before WWI.

Seriously, ask them next time when was the War of 1812. You’ll get bewildered looks in response.


38 posted on 10/22/2022 7:40:19 PM PDT by nicollo ("I said no!")
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To: george76

Basically St. Louis. No surprise here.


39 posted on 10/22/2022 7:42:23 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: chronicles

You are correct, sir! I can’t keep all the revered saints straight...


40 posted on 10/22/2022 8:08:33 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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