There is an increasing concern that criminals have discovered a new method to steal cars after a family’s Volvo was stolen despite the keys being kept in a theft-proof pouch inside their home. Wayne Thompson, a father-of-three from Enfield, London, kept the keys to his £46,000 Volvo XC90 in a Faraday pouch, which was located 20ft away from the front door. However, two thieves were able to steal the car using a relay signal trick, as captured by CCTV footage. Similarly, Harry Goaman from Clapham South had his £21,000 second-hand Mercedes C-Class Coupé stolen using the same method, even though the car keys were inside his home. Both victims expressed surprise at the ease with which the thieves were able to steal their cars, despite taking precautions. There are growing concerns that this method of car theft is becoming increasingly prevalent, with car thefts rising by a quarter last year due to this technique. The thieves exploit the electronic key fobs by using a device called a keyless repeater, which tricks the car into thinking the fob is closer and allows them to unlock and steal the car remotely. The cost of car thefts to insurers has quadrupled over the past 16 years. The police, car manufacturers, tracking companies, insurance companies, and the DVLA should work together to combat this issue. Installing GPS trackers or barriers to prevent theft are recommended solutions. Car makers are continually developing new security features, but unauthorized use of owners’ keys is still the main cause of car crime. Action is needed to prevent the sale of devices used by criminals to steal cars.
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