Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say auto thefts are up 142% in 2023, and 60% of the cars stolen are Kias or Hyundais. Stats show theft of Kias and Hyundais is up more than 2,000% compared to the same time last year. Police have said these thefts stem from the viral challenges on TikTok, like the Kia Challenge, which teaches people how to steal these cars.
