Police seeing a rise in 'key cloner' car thefts

Police warn residents about rise in "key cloner" car thefts in San Fernando Valley
Police are warning residents of a rise is "key cloner" car thefts in the San Fernando Valley, where thieves have been using electronic devices to replicate key fobs.
Police seeing a rise in 'key cloner' car thefts: How to protect your vehicle
The Burbank Police Department provided the following tips to help prevent and deter vehicle thefts: Purchase an aftermarket low-cost GPS tracking device, like Apple AirTag, Tile, or similar to conceal in your vehicle. Thieves often disable the factory-installed tracking system.
‘Key cloner’ vehicle thefts are on the rise, Burbank police warn
Criminals are scanning for key fob signals and creating cloned keys, or plugging into a car’s system to program new fobs, police said.
Burbank Police Alert Public to Rise in High-Tech Car Thefts Using Key Cloners
Burbank Police warn of a rise in car thefts using "key cloners" targeting keyless ignition vehicles. They suggest preventative measures like signal-blocking pouches and security systems.
Thieves are breaking into cars by cloning keys, Burbank police warn
The Burbank Police Department said more criminals are breaking into cars with keyless ignition technology by scanning for key fob signals and creating cloned keys. In some cases, thieves can plug into a car's system to program new fobs,
Southern California police warning residents of increase in ‘key cloner’ car thefts
Key cloner” car thefts are on the rise in Southern California, according to one local law enforcement agency. The Burbank Police Department issued a press release early Tuesday afternoon warning SoCal residents of the trend,

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