1 of every 5 cars stolen in Colorado this year has been a Hyundai or Kia

Although car theft continues to decline in Denver and across Colorado thousands of vehicles are still stolen annually according to the Colorado State Patrol So far this year nearly one in every five stolen cars has been a Hyundai or a Kia according to a news release from the agency Cars from those two manufacturers made up five of Colorado s majority stolen vehicles in state patrol representatives declared That list included the Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima Kia Soul and Kia Sportage Hyundai and Kia-manufactured vehicles also accounted for of all Colorado car thefts in If you own a key Hyundai Kia or any car in Colorado s Top Ten List you must do more to prevent theft state patrol personnel stated in the news release State bureaucrats reported Hyundai and Kia owners should check with their local manufacturer institution center to determine if their bicycle qualifies for a assurance program update Related Articles Westbound I- closed near Copper Mountain for crash Karen Read ascertained not guilty on murder and manslaughter charges guilty of drunk driving Missing New Hampshire hiker uncovered dead on Colorado s Pikes Peak Nearly Nintendo Switches stolen in semitruck heist Arapahoe County sheriff says Video shows armed gang members trying to enter Aurora apartment police say Beyond locking the car and not keeping the keys inside it the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority recommends Parking in a garage secure parking lot or an area with constant supervision Keeping a clean car with no visible items to steal Using a steering wheel lock Using a GPS tag and enrolling in Denver Track or Metro Track Installing gear shift or pedal locks Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day