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Stolen Kias and Hyundais

Across the country, the number of stolen Kias and Hyundais has skyrocketed, but nowhere more so than in Missouri. Police say social media is partly to blame.

Thousands of Kias and Hyundais were stolen in Missouri last year. Officials blame the spike on a social media trend. The problem is so bad that two major insurance companies have stopped writing new policies for Kias and Hyundais built before 2023. KCUR reporter Sam Zeff joined Steve Kraske on Up To Date to discuss why this is happening and what it means for Kia and Hyundai owners going forward.

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