The Philadelphia Police Department are going old school to stop high-tech thieves who are targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It’s all a part of their OWL, Operation Wheel Lock, initiative. Find out how you can get a free wheel lock.
Philadelphia police are going old school to stop high-tech thieves who are targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It’s all a part of OWL, Operation Wheel Lock. Anyone in the city with a Kia or Hyundai can take advantage of it at absolutely no cost!"Imagine coming out and getting ready to go to work? You’re running a little bit late and all of a sudden your vehicle is not there?" said Captain Kelly Robbins, Philadelphia Police Department.
On the first day of the operation, officers in the First District gave out more than a dozen to people like Carolyn Thinner."Oh I think it’s great. It’s great I missed the last one. Got here too late," said Carolyn Thinner, South Philly. So this time she made sure to get a new lock to replace the one that’s 15 years old. "I’ll feel more comfortable because a lot of times, with the parking situation, your car is parked around the corner.
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