Lehigh County DA’s office to distribute wheel locks amid spike in car thefts

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced that his office, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority, will host a free wheel lock distribution event to help combat rising auto thefts in the region.

The event will take place Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AAA East Central, located at 2072 Downyflake Lane in Allentown.

According to the DA’s office, there has been an increase in the theft of Hyundai and Kia vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022 in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas…

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