Please be aware that between 2200hrs on Sunday 26 February and 0800hrs on Monday 27 February 2023 offenders have stolen a white Mercedes CLA from a property at Beech Court, (off Maple Lane), Burton Green, Kenilworth.
The motor vehicle was stolen without keys indicating that this was a “keyless car theft” wheree criminals use equipment to intercept the signal from the vehicle’s keys.
This latest keyless motor vehicle theft highlights the need for owners to take appropriste measures to prevent such techniques. More information is available here.
If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have CCTV footage or information about this crime then please call Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Please be aware that between 1000hrs and 1230hrs on Sunday 26 February 2023 offenders have smashed the nearside front window on a securely parked Grey Ford Fiesta Titanium motor vehicle which was parked at Crackley Woods, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth.
The offenders stole a ladies handbag that had been left in the footwell of the vehicle.
This is crime reference 23/8624/23
If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV footage or information about this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Please be aware that between 1830hrs on Tuesday 21 February and 1220hrs on Wednesday 22 February 2023 offenders have forced entry to a property at Berkeley Road, Kenilworth by smashing a rear patio window and kicking through an internal garage door.
An untidy search was made of the premises before two vehicles at the address, a grey Mercedes A180 (19 plate) and blue Toyota Yaris (54 plate) were stolen.
This is crime reference 23/8070/23
If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV footage or information about this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Kenilworth Watch are pleased to announce that they have produced an A5 leaflet to support Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team. The leaflet will help SNT officers when on patrol where they notice vehicles of high value or known interest to criminals. The leaflets will be popped through householders doors to help advise them about the steps they can take help deter crime.
“This is about Kenilworth watch providing tangible support and help towards Warwickshire Police and their Safer Neighbourhood Team for Kenilworth. The leaflet and advice provides practical advice and help to householders and if it deters one vehicle theft then that’s worth it” a spokesperson for Kenilworth Watch said.
The idea for the leaflet came from Kenilworth Watch after it reviewed the level of Keyless Car Theft that had been experienced in the last twelve months and some 14 motor vehicles have been stolen with a keyless entry interception device believed to have been used by the offenders.
A spokesperson from Kenilworth watch added “We can complain about the past number of vehicle thefts or we can all work together from now to reduce them. The facts are that Kenilworth is not being hit any harder than other towns and locations, there are a number of organised crime gangs that are operating and committing these offences across several counties and police forces are working together to detect, arrest and prosecute these gangs.”
“What is certain is that visible deterrents and devices that prevent the interception of key signals can pay a large part in preventing the theft of vehicles. We would also remind people of the need to fit anti snap locks to all their exterior doors as this goes a long way to prevent entry to premises if offenders are prepared to attempt burglary to access the keys for a vehicle they wish to steal.”
For more information and advice about Car Theft Prevention please click the link
Please be aware that between 1240hrs and 1420hrs on Sunday 19 February 2023 offenders have stolen a black Ford Fiesta ST motor vehicle from the Sports & Wellness Hub, University of Warwick, Leighfield Road, Coventry (location within Warwickshire)
The vehicle was stolen without keys indicating it maybe a “Keyless Entry “ theft carried out by intercepting the signal from the keys in a nearby building.
This is crime reference 23/7686/23
Owners of vehicles which have keyless entry systems are advised to place the keys in a “faraday pouch”, “Faraday Cage” or metal container as this can prevent the key signal being intercepted.
If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV footage or information about this incident please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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