New data released by law enforcement in Minneapolis shows auto thefts across the city have spiked in recent months, and thieves are reportedly employing new technology to steal vehicles.
Through March 10, the Minneapolis Police Department’s (MPD) crime statistics show auto thefts involving non-Kia and Hyundai cars without keys are up nearly 60% over last year, 497 compared to 312 in 2025.
The number of Kias and Hyundais stolen without keys in incidents, where the ignition was peeled and punched, are up 25%, rising to 313 compared to 251 over the same period last year…