Youngstown Police had a busy day on Monday taking at least five calls all having to do with a vehicle being stolen. And reports indicate, all of these vehicles have something in common.

Five police reports, all dated June 20 indicate Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen from various sections of Youngstown. Models listed in the reports included Kia Sorentos and Kia Souls, as well as Hyundai Sonatas. 

This is not the first time Youngstown was victim to an increase in thefts of vehicles of this type. In September of 2022, 21 News had reported an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts in Youngstown. This was again reported in January of 2023.

Police had previously told 21 News these thefts started as a TikTok challenge popularized by a group known as "The Kia Boys." Since then, thefts of vehicles of this kind have become a nationwide issue.

However, police have offered several tips on how you can prevent a situation like this from happening to you. To see those tips, check out our related coverage below.

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