Police appeal after attempted keyless car thefts in Irby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 16:47 · Archive

Two attempted car thefts using electronic devices were reported in Irby on November 2.

Merseyside Police received reports of two attempted car thefts in Irby in the early hours of Monday, November 2. At around 12.20am, ring doorbell footage showed two males holding an electronic device next to a vehicle at an address on Lester Drive. The suspects remained on the driveway for several minutes before leaving the area at approximately 12.30am.

About 20 minutes later, at around 12.50am, two suspects were reported attempting to gain entry to a vehicle at an address on Calne Close using a device to capture the signal from a car key. They were subsequently seen riding away from the address on a bicycle.

Neighbourhood Inspector Sharon Robinson said police are investigating both incidents and advising residents to ensure their cars are locked, with nothing on display. She recommended that residents store keys away from windows, doors and letterboxes, and suggested that those with keyless entry or remote start vehicles store their keys in a Faraday pouch to prevent signal theft, or turn off wireless signals on their key fobs when not in use.

How it is being reported

• Car thieves spotted with 'electronic device' in Irby as police issue warningThe suspects were reportedly using a device to capture the signal from a car keyLiverpool Echo · 6 Nov, 16:07
• Police appeal after attempted car thefts in IrbyMerseyside Police appeal for information after suspected keyless car theft attempts in Irby on November 2. Residents urged to secure vehicles and keys overnight.Wirral Globe · 6 Nov, 15:18

In this story: Merseyside Police · Irby · Sharon Robinson · Lester Drive · Calne Close

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