Police warn of increase in theft of keyless cars
Anyone with a keyless car is encouraged to keep their keys in a Faraday pouch to prevent crooks manipulating the signal
Police recovered a stolen Ford(Image: Merseyside Police)
Police have warned about an increase in keyless cars being stolen after recovering a Ford in Leasowe.
Officers recovered the car on the Wirral and urged vehicle owners to be wary of an “upward trend” of keyless car thefts – with Fords a particularly popular target.
Anyone with a keyless car is encouraged to keep their keys in a Faraday pouch to prevent crooks manipulating the signal and gaining access to their vehicle.
A Faraday shield blocks the electromagnetic field to protect electronic equipment.
Merseyside Police's Roads Policing Unit said on Twitter on Tuesday morning: “Another stolen vehicle recovered. This time from the Leasowe area of Wirral.
“There is an upward trend of keyless thefts - in particular Fords. If you have a keyless car, put your fob in a faraday pouch to prevent signal manipulation.”
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