In Washington state, a surge in crimes involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles has prompted action from local authorities. Last Friday, two robberies at 7-Eleven stores were linked to a blue Kia used as a getaway car. Four teenagers, aged between 13 and 16, were arrested on Sunday for an attempted robbery and assault at a Federal Way Safeway, also involving a stolen Kia. Additionally, two teenagers were arrested for allegedly driving a stolen car into cyclists. Seattle council members, including Councilmember Tammy Morales, are demanding a nationwide recall of Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to the thousands of thefts. Morales is pushing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a recall for theft-prone models of Kia and Hyundais, highlighting the staggering frequency of these incidents.
City Council Members Urge Federal Government To Recall Kias And Hyundais Due To ‘Thousands Of Thefts’ https://t.co/ISG7qOrzUY
Dems blame Kia and Hyundai for uptick in car thefts, pressure fed gov't to issue recall https://t.co/2iyUOVTx2U
Seattle councilmember @CMTammyMorales is pushing for @NHTSAgov to issue a recall of theft-prone models of Kia and Hyundais. In response to a good question by @brittany_toolis, Morales said she wasn't aware Kias are being used to smash in the front of businesses. I asked her… https://t.co/UrvT69KJcI
The staggering theft of Kias and Hyundais continues to plague Washington. https://t.co/9DY0FcYS6o
Seattle council member joins coalition of leaders demanding recall of Kia, Hyundai vehicles https://t.co/S3Lb48SeD5
#BREAKING: Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly driving stolen car into cyclists riding along Beach Rd. https://t.co/ejvnCFopu4
4 teens between 13 and 16 driving a stolen Kia were arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting and attempting to rob a woman at a Federal Way Safeway: https://t.co/lm0WmV2qjJ
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The crimes happened last Friday. Information about the two robberies involved multiple suspects and a blue Kia as the getaway vehicle. Read Video: 7-Eleven robberies in Puget Sound linked by blue Kia https://t.co/Ktv9Fsc5qi