{"id":221870,"date":"2026-06-18T01:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/221870\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T01:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:57:10","slug":"several-vehicles-damaged-1-stolen-in-an-allegheny-county-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/221870\/","title":{"rendered":"Several vehicles damaged, 1 stolen in an Allegheny County community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">EDGEWOOD, Pa. \u2014 An Allegheny County communtiy was the target of multiple vehicle-related crimes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">According to the Edgewood Police Department, several Hyundai and Kia vehicles were damaged overnight Monday. One was stolen and later recovered in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Police say criminals target Hyundai and Kia models made between 2011 and 2021 because their \u201cturn-to-start\u201d key ignitions lack a standard engine immobilizer and are more vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Whereas thieves can bypass those ignitions with simple tools, vehicles with push-button start systems are usually not affected, police say.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The department recommends that vehicle owners get a software update from Hyundai or Kia to address the issue. Window stickers that come with the update can also help deter thieves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The department\u2019s other theft prevention tips include:<\/p>\n<p>Using a visible steering wheel lockBut an aftermarket alarm system with glass-break or motion sensorsParking in well-lit areas and keeping valuables out of sightLocking vehicles even when parked at home<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/mobile-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Follow Channel 11 News on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wpxi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WPXI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>. | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/video\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph body-copyright\">\u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EDGEWOOD, Pa. \u2014 An Allegheny County communtiy was the target of multiple vehicle-related crimes. 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