Police Warn Drivers of Keyless Cars to Be Vigilant Following Spate of Thefts

Police warn drivers of keyless cars to be vigilant following spate of thefts

DRIVERS of keyless cars are being warned to step up security following a spate of vehicle thefts.

Police warn Bury taxi drivers of rise in opportunistic vehicle thefts

Taxi drivers in Bury have been urged to take extra precautions after Greater Manchester Police reported a rise in thefts from vehicles near the town centre.Bury Council’s Licensing Service issued a warning to all licensed drivers, private hire operators and trade representatives following intelligence received from the police. The advisory message outlined that while taxis are not believed to be targeted specifically, one recent incident did inv…

Driveway thefts in Westport: 4 ways to stay safe

Car break-ins have been on the rise in Westport, which is raising concerns from community members. Recent incidents include car burglaries and attempted thefts at the hands of masked individuals. Most of these incidents have happened at night and in the comfort of Westport residents’ own driveways. Despite years of this consistent messaging, this problem...

After Car Thefts, Cops Say: Lock Up! Be Vigilant!

Westport Police responded to 2 stolen vehicle reports yesterday. One was from the very busy CVS parking lot. In both cases, cars were unlocked — and keys were inside. There were also reports of another attempted vehicle theft, and of suspicious people running from an open garage, the fleeing in a stolen vehicle. There’s more, too: a hit and run accident on Easton Road and North Avenue, where one of the stolen cars crashed into another vehicle, a…