06/27/2023
If you are a resident of Jefferson County and own a HYUNDAI or a KIA!
I'm getting calls every week about someones car getting stolen. One lady told me her kia was the 3rd one in a hour. I even have insurance companies that won't insure these cars anymore.
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ALL STEERING LOCKS PROVIDED TO US HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT. WE DO NOT HAVE ANY MORE LOCKS. If we receive more in the future we will post here.
If you own a HYUNDAI or a KIA, we invite you to come down to the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (2430 W. Cardinal Dr. Ste. C, Beaumont, Texas)starting today to pick up a steering wheel lock, free of charge thanks to Hyundai. The company is trying to help communities due to an increase in car thefts in certain Hyundai and Kia car models.
There are a limited number of steering wheel locks available, so they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To be eligible to receive a free steering wheel lock, you must:
-Be a Beaumont area resident
-Show proof of ownership for the below listed vehicles
Hyundai
2011-2022 Accent
2011-2022 Elantra
2013-2017 Elantra GT
2013-2014 Elantra Coupe
2011-2012 Elantra Touring
2011-2014 Genesis Coupe
2018-2022 Kona
2020-2021 Palisade
2011-2012. 2019-2022 Santa Fe
2013-2018, 2019 Santa Fe; Santa Fe XL
2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
2011-2019 Sonata
2011-2022 Tucson
2012-2017, 2019-2021 Veloster
2020-2021 Venue
2011-2012 Veracruz
Kia
2011-2021 Forte
2021-2022 K5
2011-2020 Optima
2011-2021 Rio
2011-2021 Sedona
2021-2022 Seltos
2010-2022 Soul
2011-2022 Sorento
2011-2022 Sportage