Advice on vehicle theft

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Dear Residents,

Theft of vehicles is increasingly commonplace with offenders either utilising keyless technology such as fobs/relay devices, or gaining entry into a property to steal car keys.

The following model and make of cars are often targeted:

Staffordshire police is proactively working to stop vehicle crime, with increased patrols of local areas, and by working closely with regional forces to share intelligence.

Help us help you in our work to deter criminals from stealing cars from residential properties.

Protect your car:

Need more advice?

To report a crime:

 

  • Ford; Fiesta, Focus, Transit and Rangers
  • Audi; A4, RS4, TT, A3, Q3 and Q7
  • BMW; M40, 330, X5
  • Mercedes; C220 and Sprinters
  • Place key fobs in faraday pouches. This prevents thieves from intercepting from intercepting the car fob signal
  • Consider the use of steering wheel locks
  • Keep your vehicles locked
  • Keep car keys out of reach and out of sight
  • Keep doors and windows locked and secure
  • Park your car in a well lit area where possible
  • Get in touch with your local policing team via our website – www.staffordshire.police.uk
  • On Facebook at staffordshirepolice
  • On Twitter @staffspolice
  • Call 101 or visit www.staffordshire.police.uk
  • Direct message us through Facebook and Twitter
  • Dial 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress