Police Reminder To “Securely Lock Vehicles”
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public to “securely lock their vehicles before leaving them unattended” after four cars with keys left inside were stolen over the past nine days.
A police spokesperson said, “Between Sunday, 29th September and Monday, 7th October 2024, four cars were reported stolen. Three of those vehicles were removed from outside the owners’ homes.
“All four were later recovered, apparently intact. In each case, the keys to the car were left inside the vehicle before they were taken. These incidents are preventable.
“The Bermuda Police Service once again reminds members of the public to securely lock their vehicles before leaving them unattended anyplace for any period of time – especially overnight – even at home.
“Particular care should be taken with newer model cars that have keyless access, to ensure that they are properly locked, before being left unoccupied.
“Leaving keys anywhere inside a car, truck, or van – whether in the ignition, dashboard, cup holder, card receptacle [for keyless access cards], or in a bag left within the vehicle – makes it easier for an opportunistic individual to drive away undetected.
“As always, residents are encouraged to report stolen vehicles promptly, by calling 211 and providing as much information as possible. Alternatively, stolen vehicles can be reported through the BPS online community reporting portal.”
Joyriders. Were the cars dusted for fingerprints? What about the CCTV network tracking the vehicles?
Is the BPS aware that car thieves today steal the car fob code using code grabbers? Keyless entry now requires you to put your fob in an RFID holder to avoid code theft. Search Amazon: Faraday Bag Key Protector. It is all the rage in the UK, where high-end cars are stolen from driveways. People leave their car fob near the front door to avoid forgetting it. Easy pickings from outside the house when the owner is alseep. Say, do the 13 ministerial electric cars use a key fob?
Thieves can steal your fob code while sitting near you in a restaurant and follow you home. Technology is grand!
Smells fishy to me !
Further investigating required .
Is bike theft ignored by police altogether?