Keyless Vehicle Thefts

By RURAL-WATCH | 17th May 2021

Warwickshire Police are investigating six keyless vehicle thefts over the weekend:

-Motorbike stolen from Sorrell Road, Nuneaton overnight on Thursday/Friday

-Van stolen from St George’s Road, Atherstone overnight on Thursday/Friday

-Moped stolen from Dean’s Way, Bedworth overnight on Friday/Saturday

-BMW stolen from Brandon Lane, Coventry overnight on Saturday/Sunday

-Motorbike stolen from Charlotte Street, Rugby overnight on Friday/Saturday

-Motorhome stolen from Smithy Lane, Church Lawford sometime between Friday and yesterday

Enquiries are ongoing into all the thefts.

Remember:

•Make sure your car is properly locked and keep keys away from doors and windows. This will reduce the chance of criminals amplifying the signal.

•Some keys have a function allowing them to be turned off. Check your manual to see if yours does and then use it.

•Use some kind of physical barrier such as a steering wheel lock, driveway parking post or a wheel clamp. This will deter many criminals.

•Fit a tracking device.

•Keep your keys in a Faraday bag to block the signal.

•Remove batteries from your spare keys.

And remember, be on the lookout for people acting suspiciously and report it by calling 999.