(File Photo of the AAA East Central Logo, Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hermitage, PA) An event will be held this Wednesday, July 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the AAA branch office in Hermitage and local law enforcement will distribute free steering wheel lock devices to only Hyundai and Kia owners to deter vehicle theft. 

There has been an increase that is significant in the theft of these vehicles that are manufactured between 2011 and 2022.  

AAA and its partners will be distributing the locks on a first-come, first-served basis and those that attend this event will be asked to show their insurance card or vehicle registration.