APD says car thieves are targeting more than just Kias, Hyundais

KRQE, By Melissa Torres, December 6, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is blaming carmakers Kia and Hyundai for fueling a crime wave in Albuquerque as their cars account for as much as 20% of those stolen.

It’s been months after they filed a lawsuit against the two companies, but is the city seeing any change in the problem?

Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Chief Harold Medina thinks getting the word out about that lawsuit, combined with ramped-up tactics, has helped address Albuquerque’s car theft problem for the better.

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