JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is taking a stab at protecting Hyundai and Kia owners riddled with theft issues as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month is around the corner.
JSO said there have been 1,200 reported Kia and Hyundai thefts this year.
As we head into July, the sheriff’s office is offering free steering wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai owners in Duval County who own a key-operated ignition vehicle.
The steering wheel locks will be distributed in several locations across Jacksonville:
- District 1 Substation (Brooklyn / Downtown / Eastside / San Marco / Springfield)
- 5258-13 Norwood Ave., 32208 (Gateway Town Center)
- District 2 Substation (Arlington / Intracoastal West)
- 9119 Merrill Rd., Suite 26, 32225 (Merrill Crossing)
- District 3 Substation (Mandarin / Southside)
- 8875 Liberty Ridge Dr., Suite 110, 32256 (Prominence Parkway)
- District 4 Substation (Avondale / Ortega / Westside)
- 3726 Blanding Blvd., 32210 (Cedar Hills Shopping Center)
- District 5 Substation (Baldwin / New Town / Northwest / Riverside)
- 1767 Kings Rd., 32209 (Edward Waters University)
- District 6 Substation (Northside / San Mateo / Oceanway)
- 1680 Dunn Ave., Suite 39, 32218 (Rutgers Plaza)
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Drivers can make pick-ups on Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You must provide your name, address, vehicle’s year, and model.
JSO also reminded drivers to park in well-lit areas, close and lock all windows and doors when parked, keep valuables out of sight, do not leave keys inside the vehicle and do not leave the area while their vehicle is running unattended.