Social Media Trend Inspires 14-Year-Old to Steal Dozens of Cars
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A 14-year-old boy in Texas was arrested for breaking into nearly 40 cars, allegedly inspired by a viral TikTok trend. The teenager was caught trying to steal a vehicle and was subsequently linked to 38 thefts and attempted thefts. The Plano Police Department is actively investigating the case, citing a trend where TikTok users share videos on how to steal certain Hyundai and Kia brand cars. The majority of the cars the suspect targeted were of those makes. Kia and Hyundai settled a $200 million class-action lawsuit related to the TikTok challenge in May.
- Texas 14-year-old suspect accused of breaking into cars was reportedly inspired by TikTok trend: police Yahoo News
- Nearly 2,000 Kia, Hyundai cars stolen in Louisville this year WHAS11.com
- TikTok trend leading to increase in car thefts WKRN News 2
- Plano police link 14-year-old boy to 38 car break-ins likely inspired by TikTok challenge FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Inspired by Social Media, 14-Year-Old Tied to Dozens of Kia Thefts Men's Journal
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