POLICE are urging drivers across Sussex with keyless entry vehicles to take more precautions to prevent their cars being stolen.
It follows a rise in organised crime groups who have targeted keyless often premium and prestige vehicle brands in Sussex.
The criminals target vehicles primarily on private driveways, but also in public car parks.
There are steps that owners can take to prevent theft of keyless entry vehicles.
These include storing their key fob in a Faraday bag to cut out any electronic signals being sent out of their home, and using a steering wheel crook lock to prevent criminals being able to use the vehicle easily.
Detective Chief Inspector Karrie Bohanna, from Surrey and Sussex Operations Command, said: “We have seen criminals targeting keyless entry vehicles for theft and use in their criminality.
“In December 29 vehicles were stolen in this way across Sussex, and in November there were 36 incidents.
“We are aware of the impact this criminality has and our teams are working hard to disrupt criminal groups using our roads to steal these vehicles.
“Owners can also take the simple steps such as keeping key fobs in Faraday bags and using a steering wheel lock to help prevent crime.
“We also ask communities to be vigilant to these kind of incidents, and to report any suspicious behaviour to us to inform our policing response.”
