If you are a Munster resident and drive a Hyundai or Kia vehicle, the Munster Police Department is making steering wheel locks (as pictured) available to you for FREE.
The steering wheel locks were provided to us by Hyundai USA and Kia USA to assist in reducing the theft of these types of vehicles. Certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles are reportedly being stolen at a higher rate than other vehicles due to a coordinated effort on social media.
Residents wishing to pick up a wheel lock may do so from our Records window during regular daytime business hours, Monday through Friday. In order to obtain one, residents must show their identification to prove residency and their registration to show that they are driving one of the affected vehicles.
The wheel locks will be distributed while supplies last. For more information, please contact Officer James Ghrist at 219-836-6639 or jghrist@munster.org. You can also contact our Records Division at 219-836-6650 or 219-836-6630 to check on availability.