How to avoid becoming a victim of keyless vehicle theft

Dear Resident,

The most common way theft from a motor vehicle or theft of the vehicle itself is the use of electronic devices, with keyless repeaters and signal amplifiers being used to scramble the signal from remote locking devices. 

When at home keep your car keys (and the spare) well away from your car.

Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check if the bag or pouch is still working every few months. 

Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second hand car.

Turn off the wireless signals on your fob when it is not being used. 

Regards,

The Saddleworth & Lees Neighbourhood Team