Fredonia police are reminding village residents to keep their vehicles locked.

Over the past month, the Fredonia Police Department has investigated several incidents of vehicle theft, primarily involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Officers want to remind the community to remain vigilant and take proper precautions to protect your vehicle.

“Always remember to lock your vehicle, remove keys and key fobs, and keep valuables out of sight,” police said. “These simple steps can significantly reduce the risk of theft.”

Below are helpful resources from Kia and Hyundai regarding anti-theft support actions and available software upgrades designed to enhance vehicle security. We encourage owners of these vehicles to review the information and take advantage of these safety measures.

Kia Anti-Theft Support Actions:

https://customercare.kiausa.com/SWLD

Hyundai Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Information:

https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/Campaign993

“The Village of Fredonia Police Department remains committed to keeping our community safe,” the Facebook post said. “If you observe suspicious activity or have information related to vehicle thefts, please contact us immediately.”