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Specific Makes, Models Targeted In Rash Of Pittsburgh Vehicle Thefts

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July 23, 2024

Specific Makes, Models Targeted In Rash Of Pittsburgh Vehicle Thefts

PITTSBURGH, PA — Police are investigating the theft of at least 10 vehicles in city neighborhoods overnight. All but one of the thefts was either a Kia or Hyundai, which police believe are being targeted because a security vulnerability in certain models make them easier to steal.

Officers observed at least four of the vehicles driving erratically at dangerously high speeds on the North Side. Two of them were found crashed and abandoned at Eckert Street and Shadeland Avenue.

The suspects, believed to be juveniles, fled on foot.

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No arrests have been made.

In order to try to thwart additional thefts, Pittsburgh police provided the following tips:

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Never leave a vehicle running and unlocked, even to run a quick errand
Always ensure all vehicle doors are locked and windows closed. Most thieves take the path of least resistance, going from car to car looking for unlocked doors at night
Kia and Hyundai owners should take advantage of the manufacturer’s recall and security updates and/or use a club lock to immobilize the steering wheel
Invest in technology such as Apple Air Tags, inexpensive GPS trackers that connect to cell phone apps, or utilize individual vehicle manufacturers’ security and tracking technology when possible
Install outdoor security camera systems trained toward where the vehicle is parked
Bluetooth enabled dashboard cameras can be useful tools to help catch car thieves
If Kia or Hyundai models must be parked in a driveway, police advise blocking them in with another vehicle when possible
Never leave firearms inside a vehicle under any circumstance.

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25)

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November 25, 2024

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25) – CBS Pittsburgh

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

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November 24, 2024

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

The Wisconsin Badgers are the 2024 Greenbrier Tip-Off champions.

Wisconsin, ranked No. 19 in the nation, improved to 7-0 by coming back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Pittsburgh (6-1) 81-75 Sunday evening in West Virginia. The comeback completed a sweep of the showcase, having defeated Central Florida in their first game of the tip-off on Friday afternoon.

John Tonje led the Badgers with 33 points. The star guard was 11-of-19 shooting and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line. It’s his second 30-point game of the season; his first was a 41-point explosion in Wisconsin’s win over then-No. 9 Arizona on Nov. 15.

Pittsburgh jumped out to a 20-8 lead nearly 10 minutes into the first half before the Badgers clawed back to within 34-27 at the half.

In the second half, Pittsburgh kept the Badgers at bay, leading 50-45 with 12:22 to go before Wisconsin went on a run and grew a lead to 71-64 with 4:15 remaining.

The Badgers have scored at least 79 points in all seven games this season, which is a program first.

Up next: Wisconsin vs. Chicago State, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. CT.

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

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November 24, 2024

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

A busy fall for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson has come to a close.

Team USA wrapped its run in the WBSC Premier12 with a 6-1 win over Venezuela to win the bronze medal on Saturday. They also beat Venezuela 6-5 in the Super Round of the Premier12 on Friday and wrapped up the tournament going 2-2.

Chinese Taipei shut out Japan in the championship game 4-0 to win the Premier12 and hand them their first loss in international play since 2019. Team USA lost to Japan 9-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-2.

Johnson went 1-4 with one run scored and a walk and one strikeout on Saturday. After grounding out in his first two at-bats, the Pirates’ left-handed hitting middle infield prospect singled to center field with one out in the top of the sixth inning. He stole second base, then came around to score with two outs on an infield single from Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitting outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to extend Team USA’s lead to 3-0.

Team USA went 5-4 in the Premier12. In the previous Premier12, the US finished in fourth place.

Johnson struck out and walked in his next two at-bats. The Pirates’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 75 prospect in baseball hit .310/.414/.429 with one home run and two RBIs in nine games. He also walked six times and struck out nine times.

Before playing in the WBSC Premier12, Johnson played in the Arizona Fall League. The left-handed hitting prospect batted .250/.444/.475 with one home run and four RBIs across 11 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He also walked 14 times and scored nine runs.

Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh spent time with High-A Greensboro (110 games) and Double-A Altoona (14 games) in 2024. He batted .237/.366/.386 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in his 124 games played.

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