Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Wheel Locks
/After a nationwide spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, the automotive companies have provided the Clay County Sheriff’s Office with steering wheel locks to distribute for free to owners of the affected vehicles.
The locks are available to Clay County residents who own one of the below listed vehicles. Residents can pick up the locks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the CCW Office, located at 27 S. Main St. in Liberty, Mo. They will need to provide proof of ownership of the vehicle and proof of Clay County residency.
HYUNDAI
Accent, 2011-2022
Elantra, 2011-2022
Elantra GT, 2013-2017
Elantra Coupe, 2013-2014
Elantra Touring, 2011-2012
Genesis Coupe, 2011-2014
Kona, 2018-2022
Palisade, 2020-2021
Santa Fe, 2011-2012 and 2019-2022
Santa Fe XL, 2013-2019
Santa Fe Sport, 2013-2018
Sonata, 2011-2019
Tucson, 2011-2022
Veloster, 2012-2017 and 2019-2021
Venue, 2020-2021
Veracruz, 2011-2012
KIA
Forte, 2011-2021
K5, 2021-2022
Optima, 2010-2020
Rio, 2011-2021
Sedona, 2011-2021
Seltos, 2021-2022
Soul, 2010-2022
Sorento, 2011-2022
Sportage, 2011-2022
KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story