A trend originating on TikTok, the exploits of the Kia Boys show no signs of waning. As long as unsecured vehicles remain on the road, they continue to present irresistible targets for these individuals.
The Kia Boys saga unfolds once again, this time in Wollongong, New South Wales, where the NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command spotted a stolen Kia being driven on Emerson Road.
Promptly attempting to intercept the vehicle, the patrol car witnessed the Kia accelerating in an attempt to evade capture. Law enforcement swiftly initiated a lockdown of the area to apprehend the driver.
The pursuit concluded swiftly as the occupants of the stolen Kia hastily abandoned the vehicle, attempting to flee on foot. Authorities eventually located the trio involved in the theft hiding in a laundry room, hoping to evade detection.
To the surprise of many, the driver was a 13-year-old boy, accompanied by a 12-year-old and another 13-year-old friend. All three were affiliated with the notorious Kia Boys group and were already on bail for similar offenses.
The aspiring 13-year-old driver was denied bail, while the other two were released on bail. Police noted that the trio were not permitted to associate with each other following previous offenses, though this proved inconsequential as they engaged in car theft and attempted to evade law enforcement.
Affected Kia and Hyundai models have received software patches, while vehicles unable to support updates are equipped with steering wheel locks. The Kia Boys typically engage in car theft for online notoriety, documenting their exploits for social media views.
Sadly, many stolen vehicles end up damaged or abandoned as inexperienced drivers struggle to control them during police pursuits. Owners of affected Hyundai or Kia vehicles are encouraged to install the update, available at US dealerships free of charge.