Owners of high value keyless cars in the Devizes area are being warned to be vigilant following a theft of a Land Rover overnight.
The vehicle was stolen from an address in Patney Road shortly before 11pm on March 21.
Enquiries to locate the vehicle are currently ongoing.
Sgt Chris Wickham said: “Whilst we are carrying out extensive enquiries to locate the vehicle and identify those responsible for this overnight incident, we are keen to make owners of these types of vehicle aware of the steps they should take to keep their cars as safe as possible.
“By and large, vehicles today are more difficult to steal than ever, unless a thief can access your key or fob to clone them. These thieves only need to be within a few metres of your car key to capture the signal, even if it’s inside your home so you must take steps to ensure your key is kept well away from your car when at home to help reduce the chance of falling victim to this type of crime.”
Further advice is below:
How to protect your keyless entry car:
When at home keep your car key (and the spare) well away from the 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 wireless signals on your fob when it’s not being used
Additional physical security such as locks and immobilisers are still highly recommended.
If you have information in relation to the incident in Patney Road, please call 101 and quote log number 340 of March 21.
For further crime prevention advice, visit Secured by Design – Relay Theft