Appeal as officers continue to target vehicle crime

Officers are appealing for information after a keyless theft of a car from outside a home in School Street, Rugby.

The theft of the Ford Fiesta occurred sometime between 6pm and 9.55pm on Saturday (14 January).

Keyless car theft occurs when a device is used to fool the car into thinking its own remote key fob is close by; this unlocks the car allows the ignition to be started.

Enquiries are ongoing to track down the offender. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have footage of the area at the time or those with information that could help with their enquiries.

Contact us at www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101, quoting incident 349 of 14 January 2023.

If you’d like to report anonymously, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Detective Inspector Wayne Reynolds from Warwickshire Police Proactive CID said: “Tackling vehicle crime is a priority for the force at the moment and we have seen recent successes with a number of significant arrests and a prolific offender being jailed.

“It is important the public play their part in helping us to deter offenders. The best way to stop yourself falling victim to keyless car theft is by investing in a faraday pouch to keep your key in. These block the transmission and prevent thieves from stealing your car. They only cost a few pounds and could save you a lot of money and hassle.

“We also ask people to be alert to anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles and report any concerns to police immediately on 999.”

For more information on how to protect your vehicle from crime, visit: Crime prevention advice | Warwickshire Police

 

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