By Keep clear of keyless car crime
A mobile unit will be popping up around the North Lincolnshire area to help residents keep their cars safe.
Vehicle crime has a huge impact on people’s lives and criminals are using new technology to steals cars, said Humberside Police.
The Humberside Force and North Lincolnshire Council are travelling around the area helping residents keep their vehicles safe, especially ones that use keyless entry.
The mobile unit will be at the following places on the following dates:
• Wednesday, 16 December, between 1pm and 5pm on Midland Road in the Frodingham area (keyless entry crime packs available between 1pm and 4pm)
• Thursday, 17 December, between 9am and 9pm on West Common Gardens in the Kingsway area (keyless entry crime packs available between 9am and 12 noon)
• Monday, 21 December, between 9am and 9pm on Lakeside Drive in the Brumby area (keyless crime entry packs available between 9am and 12 noon)
• Thursday, 14 January, between 4pm and 9pm at the Market Place in Barton (keyless crime entry packs available between 4pm and 6pm)
• Friday, 15 January, between 9am and 5pm at the Market Place in Brigg (keyless crime entry packs available between 9am and 12 noon)
• Tuesday, 19 January, between 3pm and 9pm at the Community Centre in Ulceby (keyless crime entry packs available between 3pm and 5pm)
• Wednesday, 20 January, between 3pm and 9pm at the library in Winterton (keyless crime entry packs available between 3pm and 5pm).
They will be there to offer crime prevention advice, provide keyless entry crime packs during specific times as detailed above, provide visible community reassurance and act as a deterrent to people intent on committing vehicle thefts.
Keyless crime prevention advice:
• Keep keys out of sight inside your property; don’t leave near doors, windows or out on worktops
• If possible use a blocking pouch (Faraday Bag) – these are inexpensive – make sure you store your spare key in one too.
• Turn off Keyless Fob’s Wireless Signal – wireless signals on some keyless fobs can be switched off.
• Use a Steering Wheel Lock or Car Alarm – Most modern car thieves are equipped with laptops rather than hand tools, so mechanical devices – such as steering wheel locks – can be a real deterrent.
• Re-programme your keys – If you buy a second-hand vehicle, there is a risk that you may not be given all of the sets of car keys. Reprogramming your car keys can stop thieves using stolen keys.
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