Police across the U.S. are dealing with a rash of car thefts - caused by the latest TikTok fad.
The videos show users how to steal certain Hyundai or Kia vehicles by using a USB drive to start the engine without a key.
The trend has led to an increase in car thefts in recent weeks - and left police warning motorists to use steering wheel locks or other safety devices to keep their car secure.
The trend is called “Kia Boyz,” and shows once a thief is inside one of these vehicles, all they have to do is pop off the ignition column, exposing a piece that pops up, then stick a USB drive to start the vehicle without a key or code.
TikTok has already said it does not condone the videoes and is removing them when they appear.
A viral TikTok trend has some people around the country, including in Illinois, on high alert depending on the type of car they drive. 🚨
— WICS ABC 20 (@wics_abc20) August 17, 2022
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