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Sheriff—s Office links spike in Deltona car thefts to Kia/Hyundai models; urges owners to lock cars
Summary
Volusia County Sheriff's Office officials described a series of coordinated operations in Deltona after thieves targeted certain Kia and Hyundai models, reporting multiple arrests and recommending simple vehicle-security steps to residents.
Captain Omar McKnight, of the Volusia County Sheriff—s Office, told a public briefing that investigators have tied a recent string of vehicle thefts in Deltona to theft techniques targeting specific Kia and Hyundai models and described multiple enforcement actions.
"The best thing that I can recommend for the the citizens and stuff, if you have a Kia or a Hyundai that fall within this range, the date range of being built, is lock it. Don't leave it unlocked," Captain Omar McKnight said.
McKnight said detective…
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