The Bradenton Police Department says these vehicles are targeted because certain models lack immobilizers, a critical anti-theft device that prevents cars from starting without the correct key.
Officers say what’s more concerning is the fact that these thieves are stealing guns from the cars. From January to November of this year, Bradenton Police say 44 guns have been stolen from car ...
The arrests come as part of a recent trend targeting vehicles made by two car manufacturers. Since August, there have been 12 thefts and 14 attempted thefts involving Kias and Hyundais in Bradenton, ...