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Woman suspects 'TikTok challenge' in Madison County car break-in

The so-called "Kia Challenge" left a Madison County woman with repair bills she said she can't afford.

LAPEL, Ind. — A Madison County woman says she's looking at hundreds of dollars in car repairs after she became the victim of a viral TikTok challenge.

Now, she's calling on police to do something about it.

The "Kia Challenge" started with a video where two guys show how to start a car with just a USB charger.

It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, and Lapel's Alissa Smart said she filed a police report right away.

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Smart believes someone was trying use the charger technique on her car when they smashed a window and tore up her steering wheel.

The break-in left hundreds of dollars worth of damage, and she says she doesn't have the money to fix it.

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Smart told 13News police haven't followed up with her any information about suspects or potential arrests.

Credit: Alissa Smart

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