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In my small neighborhood there is a group of 4 teenagers who have stolen probably a dozen kias. They drive them for 20 minutes, total them for a tik tok, and walk away with immunity. They have been arrested, charged, and released at least 3 times. One of my neighbors has a recent kia that is not susceptible to these hacks, and 2 weeks ago witnessed these teens trying to steal her car one night. She went out and told them they were on camera, and they threatened her and kept trying to steal the car. She called the police who came later and explained steering wheel locks and did little else. The next night the same teens came back, and this time having learned about the details, went out and informed them that her car was not susceptible. They continued trying, damaging the ignition with a screwdriver but not stealing it. The third night in a row, she left a note explaining it in the window, which did not deter them but cause them to bust out the window with the note taped on it. The city is now distributing steering wheel locks for free to any kia owners, but they have caused a local shortage and can no longer offer them. I've had neighbors waiting for their appointment to have the ignition modified have their cars totaled. If you street park your car, even if it isn't a kia, you have high odds of being side swiped by one of these kids on purpose. It's not a car theft issue, it's a legal joyride and clout exercise. You are lucky if your city is still only experiencing car theft and not this new form of car terrorism. |
Why is this not the obvious solution?
(not as if you could single-handedly enact it, of course, but why isn't the city's leadership doing so?)