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Dayton Police: Kia, Hyundai thefts continue to rise in the city

Certain Kia and Hyundai cars that lack antitheft features are targets of thieves.

The Dayton Police Department is reporting that Kia and Hyundai thefts are still trending upward.

They say out of 22 cars stolen this past week in the city, 15 of them were Kias or Hyundais.

They say the car companies are working to make them more difficult targets for car thieves.

But Dayton Police recommends owners of those cars consider getting an anti-theft device such as a vehicle immobilization device, a steering wheel lock, glass break sensors, or battery disconnect switches.

Jerry Kenney is an award-winning news host and anchor at WYSO, which he joined in 2007 after more than 15 years of volunteering with the public radio station. He serves as All Things Considered host, Alpha Rhythms co-host, and WYSO Weekend host.