CLEVELAND — With ongoing concerns about the rising number of stolen vehicles involving Kia and Hyundai, the Cleveland Police Department has announced they are distributing free anti-theft devices.
These “club-like” devices are for use on 2015 – 2021 Kia and Hyundai vehicles, and will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis to Cleveland residents or those who work full-time in the city.
“Those eligible may request a device, free of charge, by bringing their vehicle to one of the five neighborhood police districts (addresses listed at the bottom of this story).
The Cleveland Police Department listed the following requirements for claiming one of the devices:
- Must present vehicle for inspection together with the vehicle's registration and/or title
- 2015 - 2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle
- Only cars that start with a key (not a push-button start) are eligible
- Must provide proof of residency and/or proof of full-time employment in the city of Cleveland
- State issued identification
- Bills (utilities, taxes, etc) showing Cleveland residency
- Pay stubs showing full-time employment within the city of Cleveland
- Only one device will be issued per vehicle.
Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous Hyundai / Kia article on Dec. 16, 2022.
Police say the devices were donated by Kia through the efforts of First District Commander Jarod Schlacht.
First District
3895 West 130th Street
Cleveland, OH 44111
Second District
3481 Fulton Road
Cleveland, OH 44109
Third District
4501 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Fourth District
9333 Kinsman Road
Cleveland, OH 44104
Fifth District
881 East 152nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44106