Author: Fraser Pithie

Please be aware that between 2000hrs on 0730hrs on Thursday 20 March and 0800hrs on Friday 21 March 2025 offenders have stolen a white BMW X6 motor vehicle from the drive of a property at The Wardens, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen without keys indicating that the offender(s) used a keyless vehicle interception device.

This is crime reference 23/11772/25

This is the third event within a week of vehicles being targeted by thieves in Kenilworth using keyless entry interception devices. The first attempt at Priorsfield Road, failed because the vehicle owner used a Faraday Box to prevent the interception of the keyless signal from the vehicle keys. The second incident at Harlech Close and this third incident at The Wardens have succeeded, most likely because the offender(s) have been able to access the vehicle key signal using an interception device.

We provided information about how to prevent these thefts twice last week and there is a link to the advice below. Please read the advice and take steps to avoid being the next person to lose your vehicle by enabling thieves to steal it remotely.

“Box Em and Fox Em !…”

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV or dashcam footage that may be related to this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Please be aware that at around 1300hrs on Tuesday 18 March 2025 offender(s) have stolen a BMW motor vehicle from a property at Harlech Close, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen without keys indicating that the offender(s) used a keyless interception device to gain access to the vehicle, start it and steal it.

This is incident number 0257 of 18/03/25

This is the second event within two days of vehicles being targeted by thieves in Kenilworth using keyless entry interception devices. The first attempt at Priorsfield Road, failed because the vehicle owner used a Faraday Box to prevent the interception of the keyless signal from the vehicle keys.

We provided information about how to prevent these thefts yesterday and there is a link to the advice below. Please read the advice and take steps to avoid being the next person to lose your vehicle by enabling thieves to steal it remotely.

“Box Em and Fox Em !…”

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV or dashcam footage that may be related to this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Incident reference 257 of 17/03/2025 

Please be aware that between 0830hrs and 1730hrs on Monday 17th March unknown offender(s) attempted to gain entry to a property via a garage at Windy Arbour, Kenilworth.

Fortunately no entry was gained to the property. 

This is incident 257 of 17/03/25

Did you see/hear anything? Do you have any CCTV footage?

If you have information relating to the above offence, please call Warwickshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference 257 of 17/03/2025.  Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS anonymously on 0800 555 111

The failure of criminals to steal a vehicle with a keyless entry system from a property at Kenilworth in the early hours of Monday, 17 March 2025, was due to the vehicle owner and householder using a “Faraday Box”.

The Faraday Box, a highly effective security measure, works by stopping and blocking aerial interception devices that organized vehicle thieves use to intercept signals from vehicle keys. If the criminals cannot obtain a vehicle’s key signal whilst the keys are inside the property using an aerial interception device, they cannot start or gain entry to the vehicle.

For vehicles with keyless entry systems, the solution is simple: get a Faraday Box. Establish a routine with your vehicle keys-put them in the box inside your home and keep the box handy but not easily discoverable. This straightforward practice can significantly enhance the security of your vehicle.

So when it comes to your vehicle keys, Box Em, and with vehicle thieves, you will Fox Em! Likewise, when it comes to Car Key Burglary, you can thwart entry by ensuring all your external doors are fitted with anti-snap locks, a highly effective security measure that provides peace of mind and frustrates criminals.

The event on Monday, 17 March, at Kenilworth is a powerful demonstration of how vehicle owners can protect their vehicles and homes by following simple steps and obtaining the most effective deterrent products. The more criminals face frustration from vigilant homeowners using Faraday Boxes and anti-snap locks, the less likely they are to target areas like Kenilworth.

For more information about Keyless Car Theft & Car Key Burglary, please click the link below.

Car Key Burglaries & Keyless Car Theft – Kenilworth

Please be aware that between 0045hrs an 0100hrs on Monday 17 March 2025 three male offenders, one wearing a rucksack on his chest and holding an aerial loop, attempted to steal a BMW motor vehicle from a drive at Priorsfield Road, Kenilworth.

The offenders attempted to steal the vehicle using a keyless interception device but were thwarted as the vehicle owner and householder kept the vehicle keys in a Faraday Box which blocks interception signals to gain access to motor vehicle keys.

This is crime reference 23/1115/25

The offenders gave up and left the area.

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information about this incident please contact Warwickshire Police on 101. 

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111