Sharon Crane, the owner of a 2015 Hyundai Sonata stolen from her Ferndale, Michigan driveway on September 14, 2025, had the vehicle recovered by Detroit police the same day but was not notified until March 2026 after her insurer declared it a total loss.
A neighbor's surveillance video captured the theft and WXYZ reported Hyundais and Kias of that era are vulnerable to theft; Crane filed a police report and her insurance paid an $8,900 claim after waiting a month for recovery. Detroit Police Department said systems exist to notify owners when vehicles are recovered and the department is investigating the handling of this case.
The Hyundai Sonata reportedly remains in good condition with Crane's belongings inside, but title passed to her insurer, leaving Crane to try to buy the car at auction if she wants it back.
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