Yahoo News 'Organised car thieves' targeting Range Rovers, Land Rovers, and Jaguars on Lancashire coast
Police have issued a warning to owners of certain models of cars following an increase in thefts in a Lancashire town. They say thieves are roaming the area targeting the expensive vehicles.
Fylde Police shared a post on Facebook. It said: "Over the past few months, there's been an increase in vehicle thefts throughout Fylde which have mainly targeted Range Rovers, Land Rovers, and Jaguars. We're working hard to identify suspects, and would like to issue the below advice when it comes to protecting your vehicle."
Car owners have been told the follow the advice below:
Don’t leave spare keys or sat navs in your vehicle, even in the glove box
At home, don’t leave car keys in clear view from windows or in reach from the letter box
Hook and canes can be used to steal keys through letter boxes. High value and performance cars can be specifically targeted for this type of crime
Never leave the engine running, especially in frosty weather
Consider steering locks, alarms, tracking devices and immobilisers and if you have them, use them
Use anti-tamper or security screws on your registration plate – they can be easily fitted but can’t be removed using standard tools. These are available from various online retailers, DIY and vehicle maintenance stores
Consider using a faraday bag - faraday bags can block the signals needed for copying keyless entry systems and can provide that extra level of security in a simple way
Anyone with information can report it BY calling 101.
