Couple's Kia Vanishes, Then Reappears 9 Days Later at Mall

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Rick and Sheila Diamond were shopping at a mall in Lincoln, Nebraska when their Kia car suddenly vanished from the parking lot. Nine days later, the Lincoln Police Department informed the Diamonds that their car had been found in the same mall parking lot, with no damage and nothing missing from inside.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the rise of the 'KIA Kids' TikTok challenge, where thieves target Kia vehicles for easy break-ins and joyrides, often filming themselves for social media. The timing of the Diamonds' car disappearance, just as they were at the mall to get a recall on the vehicle fixed, also raises questions about potential targeting.

The details

Security camera footage showed two men dressed in black entering the mall parking lot from the highway and heading straight to the Diamonds' Kia. The car was taken for nine days before being returned to the same location, with no damage or items missing from inside.

• The Diamonds were shopping at the Lincoln mall for about 40 minutes.
• Their Kia car was discovered missing when they returned to the parking lot.
• Nine days later, the Lincoln Police Department informed the Diamonds that their car had been found in the same mall parking lot.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the incident and reviewing security camera footage to identify the suspects involved in the theft of the Diamonds' Kia.