CPD warn thieves stealing Kias, Hyundais using method shown on social media

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued warnings about clusters of car thefts targeting Kias and Hyundais, and using a method demonstrated on social media.

Please note: The video above is from a previous, related report

The clusters were both on the South Side; a group of nine thefts in the area of 76th and Carpenter in Auburn Gresham, and another group of eight thefts just east of there.

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The first cluster targeted Kia vehicles. The thefts took place between October 18 and October 24 at:

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The second cluster targeted Hyundai vehicles. They thefts took place between October 20 and October 24 at:

While police have not yet connected the two groups, they said all the cars were stolen using a method demonstrated and shared on social media in which offenders break a window, peel off the steering column and start the vehicle.

If you have any information, contact Chicago police.