After his car was stolen, a Kia owner in Seattle was so tired that he decided to leave the vehicle at the dealership where he bought it and walk four hours back home, according to FOX 13 Seattle.
On Monday, the owner of the Kia, identified as Behrouz Alimoradi, claimed that someone stole his Kia.
Alimoradi told the news station that police found his car, but while it was parked in the driveway, he says someone came back and broke all the windows.
Alimoradi claimed that in the two years he has owned his Kia, he has dealt with four separate car-related incidents and said he had paid thousands of dollars to have the vehicle repaired, but this most recent crime was the final straw. glass.
According to local media, Alimoradi says he was so upset with the situation that he left his Kia at the dealership and walked about four hours back home.
Behrouz Alimoradi says he left his Kia at the dealership where he bought it and walked four hours back home. FOX13 Seattle Behrouz Alimoradi says when police found his Kia and left him in the driveway, someone came back and broke all the windows. FOX13 Seattle
Fox News Digital spoke with the dealership, but an employee said they cannot legally comment on the situation.
Kia was also unable to comment to Fox News Digital about the situation.
Law enforcement continues to warn Kia and Hyundai owners to be proactive and protect themselves as their cars continue to be targeted by thieves.
The Seattle resident claimed he had to deal with four separate incidents involving his Kia (not pictured) that he has owned for two years. FOX13 Seattle
In 2022, videos appeared on social media showing the process of how to steal these types of cars, which authorities say led to a trend of car thefts, where criminals were given the nickname ‘Kia Boyz’.
Videos on TikTok and other sites showing how to start and steal Kia and Hyundai models, using just a screwdriver and a USB cable, have allowed thefts to spread across the country since late 2021, according to reports.
Police across the country have reported substantial year-over-year increases in Hyundai and Kia theft reports through April.
A photo of a damaged Kia steering column caused by thieves is shown, as law enforcement agencies continue to warn Kia and Hyundai owners to protect their cars. Fred Squillante/Columbus Dispatch / RED USA TODAY
In May, the city of Baltimore added its name to the growing list of cities suing automakers Kia and Hyundai for not doing enough to prevent the theft of their cars.
Kia and Hyundai have reached a settlement in a $200 million consumer class action lawsuit filed against the automakers over a wave of crimes against their models, but still face other lawsuits in several cities, including Baltimore, St. Louis and San Diego.
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