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Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here's how to protect your vehicle
Police warn thieves use signal amplifiers to unlock and start keyless cars, advising owners to secure vehicles against this growing theft method.
- On Nov. 18 in Los Angeles, police warned thieves use tablets and antennas to steal keyless vehicles in the Florence neighborhood, Juliana Yamada, Los Angeles Times reported.
- By amplifying or relaying key‑fob transmissions, thieves use consumer electronics as signal‑amplifying or relay devices to unlock and start cars without owners' keys.
- Police list specific devices including tablets and external antennas, and the report says officers outlined steps vehicle owners can take to better protect their vehicles.
- Police warned owners of keyless or 'push-to-start' vehicles face increased theft risk and urged protective measures like signal-blocking storage and habit changes.
- As a public‑safety alert, the Los Angeles Times highlights the need for wider adoption of signal‑blocking storage or owner habits to counter signal amplification theft.
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Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here's how to protect your vehicle
Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or "push to start" vehicles, police warn, but there are steps owners can take to protect their vehicles.
·Helena, United States
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