MPD: Uptick in auto thefts, thieves posting crimes on social media MPD: Uptick in auto thefts, thieves posting crimes on social media Milwaukee police are warning people there is an uptick in auto theft in the last few months -- and the thieves are not staying quiet about their actions. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are warning people there is an uptick in auto theft in the last few months -- and the thieves are not staying quiet about their actions. "The vehicles that are being targeted are Hyundais, Kias, and Honda vehicles," said Milwaukee Police Captain David Salazar. Officials say the suspects in a lot of the auto theft cases are teenagers. What might be shocking is that some of the kids are posting the crimes to social media.