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

Please be aware that between 2030hrs on Friday 7 March and 0730hrs on Saturday 8 March 2025 offender/s have smashed a window on a silver coloured Toyota Hi Lux pick up vehicle and then stolen the vehicle from the private drive of a property at Highland Road, Kenilworth. The vehicle’s registration ends in KKV.

The keys were not taken so an element of this theft may have involved the use by the offenders of a keyless interception device.

This is incident 0046 of 8 March 2025.

 We would like to reiterate to everyone and highlight the need to take extra precautions and deterrents to protect high value motor vehicles that are the subject of interest by criminals.

Kenilworth Watch advises;

• The use of visible robust steering locks such as Milenco or Disclok.
• Ensure any keys with a remove unlocking ability are placed in a Faraday box or pouch within the home.
• Do not leave vehicle keys close to a front door or on show within a property.
• Change door locks on your property to Anti Snap Locks which is a major deterrent to potential intruders
• Consider CCTV coverage where a vehicle is parked that alerts if movement in the area is detected.
• Fit a tracking system to the vehicle if one was not fitted when the vehicle was manufactured.

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

Please be aware that between 0245hrs and 0300hrs on Wednesday 5 March 2025 suspicious persons were seen on a private drive at a property on Windy Arbour, Kenilworth. The individuals were showing undue interest in parked vehicles and had no business being on the drive at the property.

Please be aware that between 0315hrs and 0330hrs on Wednesday 5 March 2025 offenders have blocked security lights, scaled a garden gate and broke the window to obtain access to a detached garage at a property on Rawnsley Drive, Kenilworth. It is believed they may have been disturbed as they left with nothing stolen.

This is crime reference 23/9370/25

Warwickshire Police would be interested in any CCTV that any householder/property owner has that has any CCTV which has recorded persons overnight on 5 and 6 March 2025 in and around properties or loitering in residential areas etc. If you have any such footage please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

Once again, we would like to reiterate to everyone and highlight the need to take extra precautions and deterrents to protect high value motor vehicles that are the subject of interest by criminals.

Kenilworth Watch advises;

• The use of visible robust steering locks such as Disclock.
• Ensure any keys with a remove unlocking ability are placed in a Faraday box or pouch within the home.
• Do not leave vehicle keys close to a front door or on show within a property.
• Change door locks on your property to Anti Snap locks which is a major deterrent to potential intruders
• Consider CCTV coverage where a vehicle is parked that alerts if movement in the area is detected.
• Fit a tracking system to the vehicle if one was not fitted when the vehicle was manufactured.

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information about either of these incidents please contact Warwickshire Police on 101. 

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Please be aware that at approximately 0225hrs on Monday 24 February 2025 a Black BMW X5 motor vehicle was stolen from a property at Grange Avenue, Kenilworth. 

The vehicle was stolen without keys and there is evidence that a keyless interception device was used to access and steal the vehicle. 

This is Crime Reference 23/7887/25

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV or Dashcam footage or information about this incident please call Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

For more advice as to how to deter and prevent keyless car theft and car key burglaries please click on the link below;

Car Key Burglaries & Keyless Car Theft – Kenilworth