The secret to the Kia Boys lies inside the steering column of Kias, manufactured between 2011-2021, and Hyundais, built between 2015-2021. Tucked away beneath the ignition cylinder is a tiny knob ...

The boys, aged 12 to 16, began their series of crimes in late April when they stole a 2014 Kia Rio.Police didn't share specifics on how they operated, but it's believed they used the infamous Kia ...

Their victims are women, children, and the elderly; they don’t discriminate. They call themselves “the Kia Boys,” and they even post videos of themselves committing these crimes on social media.

That doesn't seem to be a problem for the Kia Boys. They're always trying to adapt, and now they've started breaking into cars without even caring if they're patched.

Police blame 'Kia boys' TikTok trend for spike in car thefts as Chicago reports decline in violent carjackings Kia and Hyundai face a class action lawsuit over how easily people can steal their cars.

After the so-called 'Kia Boys' took this dad's Forte, one daughter did just that. 'And this is why you only buy a Hyundai or Kia with push button ignition.' Kia Boys Steal Dad's Forte.

While youths like the Kia Boys and others deeply disconnected from potential means of support get much of the attention, "there are many young people who are disconnected in a milder way," said ...

2010 Kia Sportage on road. The 2010 Kia Sportage was one of the vehicles targeted by the Kia Boys. Kia America, Inc. In 2016 U.S. regulators changed the rules around vehicle anti-theft technology ...

Auto body shops say the “Kia Boys" are using a new way to get into cars, and it's costing victims even more. The latest Milwaukee police data indicates vehicle thefts are up 4% this year.