Police give advice after keyless car thefts in Salisbury
Two Range Rover's were stolen on Sunday night
After two keyless cars were stolen in Salisbury on Sunday (April 16th) night, Wiltshire Police have offered some advice on how to prevent thieves operating.
Two Range Rovers are thought to have been stolen through 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 two vehicles were found this morning (Monday 17th April) and are the process of being returned to their owners.
Police are encouraging the use of a Faraday pouch – a special bag with metal lining – to block the signal and a steering lock as a visual deterrent.
They are also offering these safety tips:
• Keep your vehicle locked, windows shut and your keys secure.
• Park the vehicle in a locked garage where possible.
• Where possible, park in a well-lit area and in clear view of your property and any CCTV cameras.
• Do not leave any valuables such as wallets, phones, Sat Navs etc on display.
• Mark the items of property/tools that are stored in the vehicle using an artificial DNA property marker such as Smartwater or SelectaDNA.
• If you have a second, non-keyless vehicle, park that behind the high value one.
• Check with your car dealership as they can offer advice and the manufacturer/dealer can often track the vehicle if it is stolen.
• If the vehicle is a company car, check with your fleet managers who can offer crime prevention and tracking advice.