Police have been called to investigate 6 stolen motor vehicles in the past eight days in various areas of the city. The thefts involve Kia and Hyundai vehicles with non-push start ignitions.

Similar incidents have occurred throughout Atlantic County and the nation over the past several months.

The Absecon Police Department would like to remind residents to secure your vehicle and valuables while parked.

Kia dealerships recommend that owners make an appointment to have their vehicle security software updated, at no cost.

These models are covered under the security upgrade offer:

• 2011-2022 Sportage
• 2011-2020 Optima
• 2011-2022 Sorento
• 2011-2021 Forte
• 2020-2022 Soul
• 2012-2021 Rio
• 2011-2021 Sedona
• 2021-2022 Seltos
• 2021-2022 K5

Additional information can be found here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b2bd1fe4/ZGuOTwzXSE6UcYTobYgJfw?u=https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/SWLD

Hyundai owners can visit the below website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle qualifies for an anti-theft security software upgrade: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ee8c6d3a/gmU0uKtg1USU9QEgzyXvgQ?u=https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/..

These are the Hyundai models that qualify:

• 2018-2022 Accent
• 2011-2022 Elantra
• 2013-2020 Elantra GT
• 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
• 2018-2022 Kona
• 2020-2021 Palisade
• 2013-2022 Santa Fe
• 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
• 2019 Santa Fe XL
• 2011-2019 Sonata
• 2011-2022 Tucson
• 2018-2021 Veloster
• 2020-2021 Venue

If you see suspicious activity, please contact the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667 or 911 for emergencies.