Two Hyundais stolen within a week in Montoursville

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Lycoming County are warning the public of recent car thefts likely targeting Hyundais and Kias.

Officials say the first Hyundai was stolen overnight on April 23 in the 300 block of Mulberry Street in Montoursville. The second was stolen overnight on April 27 in the 10 block of North Montour Street, just a half mile from the theft four days prior.

Investigators say they believe this brand has been targeted due to a security flaw for which there is a fix . The police department asks owners of Hyundais or Kias to check with a Hyundai or Kia dealership to ensure this flaw has been corrected in their vehicles.

Police also ask anyone with video of suspicious activity to share it with them.

Additionally, officers ask other residents to lock their cars and not leave their keys inside their vehicles.

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