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New Orleanians fall victim to viral TikTok challenge that teaches criminals how to steal cars

By Anna McAllister Aug 11, 2022 | 8:30 AM

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— According to the New Orleans Police Department, five stolen cars were found in the Little Woods neighborhood over the weekend. Police say a viral social media challenge showing users how to steal cars using a USB cable is what’s likely behind the recent crimes.

WGNO’s Anna McAllister spoke to one of the victims and an NOPD detective about the viral criminal trend that has reached New Orleans.