People should take steps to make sure they are safe, they warn
The division posted a tweet urging vehicle owners to stay vigilant, especially if they have a contactless car key or fob. The post from the police explained: "Vehicles fitted with a contactless key are susceptible to a type of theft called 'Relay Theft'. There are measures you can take to prevent this."
Also referred to as smart or passive, contactless keys can easily be targeted making drivers with this type more at risk of theft.They explain: "There are a wide range of electronic devices, key cloning devices and other tools that can be easily obtained by opportunist thieves and criminal gangs to target your vehicle.
"Your vehicle is most vulnerable overnight, particularly if parked on your driveway or directly outside your home where most of these thefts occur. Use a pouch When not in use either at home, when you are out and about or on holiday – store your keys in a security pouch. Security pouches are sometimes termed Faraday bags or RFID signal Fob Blocker/shields, these pouches will prevent the signal from your vehicle from being captured using electronic devices.
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