Use signal blocking pouches to avoid keyless thefts

Use signal blocking pouches to avoid keyless thefts – Broxbourne

We are reminding drivers in Broxbourne to keep car keys in a signal-blocking pouch and well away from your vehicle to reduce the chance of your vehicle being stolen following three overnight thefts.

One vehicle has been recovered following a road traffic collision and enquiries continue to find the other two.

Thieves only need to be within a few metres of your car key to capture the signal, even if it’s inside your home. This means that even if your car and home are secure, thieves can still unlock, start and steal your car.

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.

A van was stolen in Slipe Lane in Broxbourne between 8pm on Thursday 26 December and 7.30am yesterday morning (Friday 27 December). It was recovered following a road traffic collision in Little Berkhamsted. Reference 41/110235/24.

A Ford Transit was stolen from Garland Close in Cheshunt at 3am yesterday (Friday 27 December). Reference 41/110307/24.

A BMW was stolen from High Street in Hoddesdon at 5.30pm yesterday (Friday 27 December). Reference 41/110406/24.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around these times in the above locations, please contact police at www.herts.police.uk/report or call 101.

Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Corporate Communications