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Maywood giving out anti-theft devices
"The Club" is an anti-theft device that locks onto steering wheels — making it impossible for thieves to drive the car away without the key.
MAYWOOD, Ill. - Amid a spike in vehicle thefts, a suburban police department is arming drivers with a device to protect themselves.
It all stems from a TikTok challenge that has led to Hyundai and Kia drivers being targeted by thieves.
A nationwide surge in thefts of certain Hyundai and Kia models has been linked directly to a TikTok challenge showing how easy it is to steal them using a USB drive.
In response, police in west suburban Maywood have partnered up with the makers of "The Club."
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"The Club" is an anti-theft device that locks onto steering wheels — making it impossible for thieves to drive the car away without the key.
The company supplied Maywood with a limited supply of "The Club" to give to any resident who owns Kia or Hyundai models at risk of getting stolen.
To get a free one, Maywood residents just have to show proof they own a Kia model year between 2011 and 2022, or a Hyundai model year between 2016 and 2021.
The Maywood Police Department has about 50 devices.
They will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.