Information from Seattle Police Department

In response to a rise in vehicle thefts involving certain Kia and Hyundai models, SPD’s Crime Prevention Coordinators will be giving away steering wheel locks at each of its five precincts this month. The devices are available at no charge to people who live or work in the City of Seattle, with a focus on those who own or lease a Kia or Hyundai vehicle.

PRECINCT DATES & TIMES:

East Precinct – 1519 12th Avenue:

April 25                12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

April 29                10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

West Precinct – 810 Virginia Street:

April 20                4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

April 29                10 a.m. – 12 p.m. * This event is at Hing Hay Park (423 Maynard Avenue S)

North Precinct – 10049 College Way N:

April 21                 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

April 29                10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

South Precinct – 3001 S Myrtle Street:

April 27                12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

April 29                10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Southwest Precinct – 2300 SW Webster Street:

April 20                2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Due to limited availability, locks cannot be set aside or held. Only one lock allowed per person.

Please go to the pick-up event scheduled for the precinct where you live or work.

For more information, contact the Crime Prevention Coordinator assigned to your precinct (find them here: https://www.seattle.gov/police/crime-prevention/crime-prevention-coordinators)