Staffordshire: Spate of 'signal clone' Range Rover thefts - BBC News

2022-06-24 21:00:00 By : Ms. Linda Wang

Police believe signal-cloning devices have been used in a series of Range Rover thefts from people's driveways.

Staffordshire Police said the thefts were in the south of the county, adding four vehicles had been recovered.

But another three have been stolen from homes since then.

The force has advised Range Rover owners to keep their keyless devices safe inside a protective box, to stop them being manipulated remotely.

Police said they recovered four vehicles between 29 May and 8 June, but another was taken from a home in Wombourne on 8 June.

It was later found abandoned and damaged on the same day.

Another was taken from a home in Wolverhampton and on Wednesday a Range Rover was taken from a driveway in Kinver, Staffordshire.

Ch Insp David Wain said: "We advise motorists to consider storing their keys inside of a Faraday box, which can stop the signal from being cloned and prevent thieves from accessing your vehicle."

He also suggested people install CCTV cameras and fit steering locks.

Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

Man blocks Range Rover garage over repair row

Warning as farm tech targeted by rural thieves

Stolen Land Rovers stripped for parts

Four held over £3m JLR engines theft

Gypsy King in fine voice at night of entertainment and laughs

Crewe Alexandra celebrates first fixture release breakfast with sponsors

Cannock Chase Council announces major taxi policy consultation

Pedestrian hit by car in West End of Crewe and taken to hospital

It's a sad day for the US, says Biden after abortion ruling

Top US court ends constitutional right to abortion

Ukraine orders troops to leave key eastern city

Five beds for 500 patients at Afghan quake clinic

What is Roe v Wade ruling on abortion?

Fury and questions over China's treatment of women

What is India's 'luxury resort politics'?

Rifts split America's abortion 'ground zero' state

The moment Roe v Wade was overturned. Video The moment Roe v Wade was overturned

'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

How big?! Weekly quiz: Which massive fish made the news?

Watch world's lowest parachute jump attempt. Video Watch world's lowest parachute jump attempt

Why top chefs are leaving Paris

"It started before Covid, but it was discreet"

The films bringing sex work to life

Has cinema perpetuated damaging stereotypes?

A growing and influential intellectual movement aims to understand why human progress happens – and how to speed it up

© 2022 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.