The department saw a 45% increase in auto thefts year over year and is devoting more resources toward prevention and arrests.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) is launching a new motor vehicle theft program focused on addressing trends in auto theft. It comes after the city saw a 45% increase in thefts year over year, with a nearly 800% increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles specifically, according to a city spokesperson.
“It’s groups of, primarily juveniles, that are committing these crimes,” Bellevue Police Officer Seth Tyler said. “That’s driven by this online, Kia Boyz phenomenon that we’ve seen. So we’re going to
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