Kia offering free security system upgrades as car thefts continue to take off


Kia owners looking to prevent your car from theft, the automaker is making good on a promise to provide free security system upgrades this weekend.

On Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., a pop-up service center can be found in a parking lot outside of the Arundel Mills shopping center. Technicians will install anti-theft software designed to deter thieves from using methods made popular in a viral social media challenge, showing how easy the cars are to steal.

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The event comes as Baltimore sees more than 9500 auto thefts this year, a more than 200% increase from this time last year. According to police, the majority of cars stolen are Kias and Hyundais.


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