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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — To prevent the rising number of vehicle thefts in the city, Green Bay police are partnering with local dealerships to provide a free anti-theft software upgrade.
Since January 2023, Green Bay police has opened investigations into the theft or attempted theft of 182 Hyundai and Kia vehicles of 265 total auto thefts, which is approximately 69% of all reported cases in Green Bay this year.
The vehicles in need of the anti-theft software upgrade are the ones with a turn-key-to-start ignition system not the push-button ignition system.
Owners of affected Hyundai and Kia vehicles can get a free mobile anti-theft software upgrade at Leicht Memorial Park on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The process is expected to take about 30-45 minutes.
Bergstrom Hyundai of Green Bay and Dorsch Kia will be there to assist.
The vehicles eligible for the free upgrade are:
Hyundai:
Accent (2018-22), Elantra (2011-22), Elantra GT (2013-20), Genesis Coupe (2013-14), Kona (2018-22), Palisade (2020-21), Santa Fe (2013-22), Santa Fe Sport (2013-18), Santa Fe XL (2019), Sonota (2011-19), Tucson (2011-22), Veloster (2012-17 & 2019-21), and Venue (2020-21)
- To check if your Hyundai is affected, type your VIN here
Kia:
Forte (2011-22), K5 (2021-22), Optima (2011-20), Rio (2011-21), Sedona (2011-21), Seltos (2021-22), Sorento (2011-22), Soul (2010-22), and Sportage (2011-22)
- To check if your Kia is affected, type your VIN here
In addition, police will be on-site to provide and fit vehicles with a free steering wheel lock on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of the Brown County Crime Prevention Grant Funding Board. Also, Bergstrom Hyundai will be offering a Festival Foods gift card for a free Thanksgiving turkey to those with a qualifying Hyundai vehicle as an extra incentive to take the time for this important upgrade.
If you cannot make this event, please contact your local Hyundai or Kia dealership for assistance.
The Green Bay Police Department continues to ask anyone with information related to the suspect(s) of an auto theft or attempted auto theft to call at (920) 448-3200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867) to be eligible for a limited-time offer of a DOUBLE reward. You may also submit a tip online at 432stop.com, or utilize the “P3 Tips” app.
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