Social Media Challenge To Blame For Stolen Kias

Evansville police say Kias are apparently being targeted by thieves as part of a so-called Kia Challenge on TikTok.

In Evansville alone, 20 Kias have been stolen this year.

All but one have been recovered.

Seven attempted vehicle thefts happened last weekend, the most recent on Monday.

Kia says most of the thefts involve cars built between 2012 and 2022 and use a steel key to start.