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Kia Boys Documentary (A Story of Teenage Car Theft)

Tommy G · 8.8M views · 2022-05-31 · 15:26

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Overview

A Milwaukee vlogger follows teenagers known as the Kia Boys who steal Kia and Hyundai cars after a security flaw went viral on social media. The film includes interviews with participants.

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It is cited as a firsthand look at the Kia and Hyundai theft wave, usually in threads about car security and juvenile crime.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 1 months · HN mentions 2022–2023

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What people said

deepdriver · 2022-08 · Recommendation

The "Kia Boys" in Milwaukee stole almost 10,000 cars last year, mostly Kia and Hyundai models lacking immobilizers. That's 1 car theft per 58 city residents, in a single year. This gonzo documentary on the phenomenon's worth watching: [VIDEO]

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reducesuffering · 2023-12 · Reference

Not to mention every street interview with a criminal involves them gleefully detailing how they only get a misdemeanor and let out easily. [VIDEO] [LINK]

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tedkalaw · 2023-05 · Reference

If you haven’t heard of the Kia boys over here in the states, it’s definitely something. This vid is…a bit controversial but the Kia boys are definitely a thing in Milwaukee: [VIDEO]

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