Car thefts

Car thefts

Published 12 December 2022

There has been a national increase in car crime and the council is advising resident to be more vigilant and take extra precautions. With modern technology car thieves have access to software that can scan your cars remote key and capture the code which enables then to take your car when you least expect it. Keep your keys in a ‘Faraday’ style case (inexpensive to purchase off the internet) and away from the house front door. Cases have been reported where homes are broken in to steal the car keys.