Las Vegas police, in collaboration with Hyundai, are offering free anti-theft software upgrades for Hyundai vehicles at Metro Headquarters. The event has seen a significant turnout, with over 700 vehicles serviced in a day, breaking previous records. The clinic, which aims to address a viral TikTok theft trend, is open all weekend, with extended hours due to high winds on Saturday.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released the numbers from this weekend's Hyundai security update clinic at the department's headquarters. https://t.co/Y4BVeYwrS6
RECORD BREAKING: 1,841 vehicles received new security updates from Hyundai during the 3-day clinic held over the weekend. That is the largest number of cars Hyundai has serviced during a 3-day clinic. The previous record, 1,034, was held by an event in Seattle last week https://t.co/26MarAbjZ3
Less than 1 hour until close! There is no wait to have your Hyundai upgraded to the newest security update to reduce chance of theft! Also, get a free wheel lock! Metro Police HQ 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106. https://t.co/XnWOyppNHn
HEADS UP! Las Vegas police said since they had to close up early today due to high winds, they will have extended hours tomorrow for Hyundai owners who would like to get free anti-theft software installed in their vehicles. https://t.co/1drMBB790j
EXTENDED HOURS FOR SUNDAY! Due to the high winds Saturday, the Hyundai Security Upgrade event at Metro Headquarters was forced to stop operations due to safety. However, organizers say despite the temporary hours-long stoppage in operations, 478 vehicles were serviced. https://t.co/quXVRVLvtd
HAPPENING NOW: LVMPD and Hyundai are doing free security upgrades on eligible vehicles. They serviced 708 vehicles yesterday. They are hosting another event today through 6 p.m. https://t.co/1drMBB790j
LOW WAIT TIMES: as of 11:00 am, 300 vehicles have been serviced making the two-day total 1,000 Hyundai vehicles upgraded with the newest security available. Now would be a great time to come by the clinic for the software update and a FREE steering wheel lock! 🔒 https://t.co/CwaDwjUPlr
THIS WEEKEND: 🚘Las Vegas police to host mobile software upgrade, anti-theft solution service center for Hyundai drivers https://t.co/PsltIML5VY
RECORD BROKEN: 708 vehicles received security upgrades during day 1 of the Hyundai Security Clinic at Metro HQ. Previous record was 568 set in El Paso. Still, there are approximately 21,000 eligible vehicles that need updates. Please attend over the next two days for service! https://t.co/seuYqPIkrw
UPDATE; As we approach 5 pm, 625 Hyundai vehicles have been updated with the newest security upgrades. Those drivers were also provided free steering wheel locks. The clinic is open until 6 tonight and reopens at 8 am tomorrow morning. 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd at Metro HQ. https://t.co/oVrG6g9RkY
MORE THAN 400 VEHICLES UPGRADED! Now would be a perfect time to get your Hyundai upgraded to the newest software update to prevent theft— low wait times! As of 3:00 pm, more than 400 vehicles had already been serviced! The clinic goes until 6 pm tonight at Metro HQ. https://t.co/pLTtYpPTnC
Drive a Hyundai? @LVMPD is hosting a free anti-theft software installation event in Las Vegas in response to a viral TikTok theft trend. Details: https://t.co/uCejMkE9Mx #lasvegas #vegas #realvegaslocals #Hyundai https://t.co/1uEMVfANbz
TODAY: Las Vegas police, Hyundai combat car theft surge with free software upgrades https://t.co/y70ihufoYN
#Hyundai providing anti-theft software update. @LVMPD parking lot. Martin Luther King & Alta. Expect to set a record today in number of cars serviced! It is FREE. Goes tonight until 6pm. Then back at 8am Saturday-Sunday. @News3LV https://t.co/tdatqZg5LB
Now open! About an hour ago, we had cars lining up for the FREE Hyundai Security Upgrade event at Metro Headquarters. Organizers said there were about 50-60 cars, 4-rows deep. The event goes all weekend, so make sure to get your Hyundai serviced. https://t.co/iCyZjg5OXs