Skoda, Kia owners face theft warnings in Cork, UK and Wisconsin

Authorities and local officials are warning about vehicle thefts targeting specific makes and models in several areas. In Cork, thieves are reportedly targeting mainly Skoda and Volkswagen cars, with a local councillor saying vehicles may be taken apart and their parts sent abroad; residents have described intruders using devices near homes to access cars. In the UK, security company Tracker says organized criminals are increasingly stripping parked vehicles for parts, and recommends measures such as well-lit parking, CCTV, movement-sensor alarms and security marking. In Sheboygan and nearby communities, police warn that Kia and Hyundai models made from 2011 to 2022 are particularly vulnerable, and encourage owners to lock vehicles, park securely and consider steering-wheel locks; eligible models may receive free anti-theft updates or hardware fixes.