Two Range Rovers appear to have been stolen by way of relay thefts – a form of keyless car theft where the signal from a key for a so-called “keyless entry” car is captured by somebody standing outside the victim’s house using a device.
The vehicles were found this morning by officers working jointly with our colleagues in Hampshire Police and we are in the process of returning them to their owners.
We would encourage keyless car owners to put the key card or fob in a Faraday case/pouch – a special bag with a metal lining – to block any transmissions, and to use a steering lock where possible – an ‘old school’ security measure that is also a visual deterrent to would-be thieves.
Here are some more crime prevention points to consider which could prevent a vehicle from being taken:
Call 999 immediately if you see a crime in progress or any suspicious activity around vehicles in your area. Note the registration numbers of vehicles and descriptions of those involved.
Police are urging people to be vigilant of their vehicles following the theft of two keyless cars in Salisbury last night (16/04).
Two Range Rovers appear to have been stolen by way of relay thefts – a form of keyless car theft where the signal from a key for a so-called “keyless entry” car is captured by somebody standing outside the victim’s house using a device.
The vehicles were found this morning by officers working jointly with our colleagues in Hampshire Police and we are in the process of returning them to their owners.
We would encourage keyless car owners to put the key card or fob in a Faraday case/pouch – a special bag with a metal lining – to block any transmissions, and to use a steering lock where possible – an ‘old school’ security measure that is also a visual deterrent to would-be thieves.
Here are some more crime prevention points to consider which could prevent a vehicle from being taken:
Call 999 immediately if you see a crime in progress or any suspicious activity around vehicles in your area. Note the registration numbers of vehicles and descriptions of those involved.
