HUNT FOR RANGE ROVER THEFT SUSPECT
Police want to talk to a man about the latest high-value car theft in Lincolnshire.
The grey Range Rover Sport was taken from Richmond Drive in Skegness at about 03:25 BST on Saturday 20 April.
Lincolnshire Police says it believed it was a keyless car theft using a remote device.
The force issued an image of a man from CCTV and said: “We are seeking information to identify this man, who may have information about the theft of a car from Skegness."
Lincolnshire Police has issued a warning to car owners.
“We are urging owners of keyless vehicles to remain vigilant and to take measures to prevent these thefts.
“The culprits are using relay equipment to boost the signal of an electronic car key within the home, to open a vehicle outside. They are doing this by holding an antenna towards the property.
“We’ve also seen a rise in the number of car theft attempts.”
In February, a number of attempted car thefts were reported in Spalding in Lincolnshire.
Police advice for keeping your keyless entry car safe:
- When at home keep your car key (and the spare) well away from the car
- Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday bag
- Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second-hand car
- Turn off wireless signals on your fob when it's not being used
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