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Apr 21, 2023

D.C. Attorney General Calls For A Total Recall Of Kia And Hyundai Cars

D.C.’s Attorney General, and others across the country, are asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a recall on Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to theft rates.

Feb 24, 2023

Prince George’s County And D.C. Police Offer Protective Tools To Prevent Kia And Hyundai Thefts

With a rise in Kia and Hyundai thefts in the area, police are offering wheel locks for residents to protect their cars.

Feb 09, 2021

Amid Spike In Vehicle Thefts, D.C. Launches Task Force To Combat Carjackings

Vehicle thefts are up 72% over last year in D.C., and the city’s top cop says he’s partnering with regional and federal law enforcement to take control.

Dec 17, 2020

Councilmember Mary Cheh’s Car Was Stolen In Northwest D.C.

Police are looking for the vehicle that was stolen while parked outside Bread Furst, a D.C. bakery.

 
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