A 14-year-old boy was earlier this month after he was caught attempting a on a Hyundai in North Texas, according to . After he was taken into custody, police realized he was tied to at least 38 other in the area.

Cops in Plano, TX say the teen was trying to steal another car when homeowners realized what was happening and called authorities. They blame for teaching him how to target and steal these cars. Police also say that they believe the teen didn’t act alone. According to FOX4, if an adult were arrested for these crimes it would mean some pretty solid jail time, but because the boy is only 14-years-old, to decide on his punishment.

Unfortunately, the police didn’t offer much of a solution to the problem other than — and I’m paraphrasing — .

“We want to harden the target,” . We want them to go get the wheel locks, to go get the software updates, and that way if somebody is looking inside your vehicle they won’t see it as an easy opportunity to commit this crime.”

, police say that the number of stolen vehicles in Plano jumped 15 percent in just one year. Thanks, TikTok!

“The juveniles are looking online to see , and they’re sharing it with each other just like they would any other platform,” Officer Chapman continued.

Back in February, Kia-Hyundai offered a free security update for their impacted cars, according to the report. In May, the company reportedly agreed to a $200 million settlement with owners over these thefts.