The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) will hold a final Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway event this Saturday in Factoria – concluding the program’s resounding success for the City of Bellevue and its neighboring communities.
More than 1,000 steering wheel locks have been handed out to motorists during a time when the City of Bellevue has seen a 47-percent increase in vehicular thefts – primarily targeting KIA and Hyundai owners. Over 300 locks were provided to vehicle owners during last month’s Giveaway event at the BPD’s Crossroads Substation.
WHAT: Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway
WHEN: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, May 18, 2024
WHERE: BPD Factoria Substation (Across from Nordstrom Rack)
3915 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006
Saturday’s event will be the final opportunity this spring for motorists to receive a free steering wheel lock. Owners attending the event will receive a FREE wheel lock as well as be given crime prevention information for their vehicle. No appointment is necessary, and locks will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a one-lock limit per person.
Additionally, owners of KIA and Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for a free software upgrade from the manufacturer. In fact, KIA is holding an Anti-Theft Event starting on Friday and running through the weekend in Factoria Mall. KIA owners who stop by may be eligible for a software upgrade to their vehicles.
The Bellevue Police Department strongly urges owners to use this upgrade as well as take these measures that could reduce their chances of becoming a victim of theft by considering the following:
- Have all recall work and software updates performed by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Use a steering wheel lock.
- Consider purchasing an alarm system.
- Place a tracking device, such as an AirTag, in your vehicle to aid in recovery.
If you are an owner of a KIA or Hyundai, please use the QR Code below to see if your vehicle is eligible for a software upgrade.
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