City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
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BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – The Blue Island Police Department is warning Hyundai drivers about an increase in vehicle thefts. The vehicles are being targeted because thieves have found a way to bypass security features to steal them.
To assist, Hyundai is providing free steering wheel locks to local police departments. Blue Island will receive 48 locks to distribute to residents.
Cmdr. Dennis Sepessy with the Blue Island Police Department said there is a form for residents with affected vehicles to sign up to receive the locks. The form can be accessed at https://www.blueisland.org/new3/steering-wheel-lock-program/.
For every vehicle owner in town, Cmdr. Sepessy says there are steps you can take to protect your vehicle from theft.
“The first way to prevent any type of theft is to make sure your vehicle is locked when it is parked. I would also suggest to park these vehicles in a garage if possible or to block them in with other vehicles in a driveway,” said Sepessy.
“I would get a security system or video doorbell that captures your vehicle in the driveway or in front of your house,” he added.
Hyundai model years 2011 to 2021 that are not equipped with a push-button start are impacted.
The carmaker admitted to the security issue and said it fixed it in their newest models.
