Chicago police remind owners of Kias and Hyundais to be careful after more car thefts

Several people are recovering this morning after a car crashed into a home in West Pullman and burst into flames.

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents – especially drivers of Kias and Hyundais – about another string of car thefts.

3900 Block of South Wells in Fuller Park on May 22 between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.
South Racine near 47th in Back of the Yards on May 22 at 11 p.m.
3200 Block of South Emerald in Bridgeport on May 23 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
2800 Block of West 39th Place in Brighton Park on May 26 at 4 p.m.
3300 Block of West 37th Place in Brighton Park on May 27 at 6 p.m.
1500 Block of West 46th Street on May 31, at 5:03 p.m.
4600 Block of South California Avenue on May 31 at 3 p.m.
5300 Block of South Union Avenue on May 31 at 6 p.m.
4900 Block of South Winchester on May 31 at 8 p.m.
200 Block of West 37th Place on June 1 at 10 p.m.

Chicago police have this advice for residents:

Do not leave your keys in your vehicle or your vehicle running unattended.
Immediately report suspicious activity.
Keep your vehicle doors and windows secured.
Be aware of these crimes and alert your neighbors.
Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area.
Immediately call -911 and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any vehicle description and license plate information.
Kia and Hyundai owners can obtain anti-theft steering wheel locks from their local CAPS office.
At all 22 police districts, residents can have a special, traceable marking etched into their vehicle's catalytic converter.
Residents can be reimbursed for the cost of their GPS tracking device by registering with the City.

If you have any information, Chicago police detectives are available at (312) 747-8384.