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Keyless Car Theft Surge Sparks New Legislation Threat

11/17/2025

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Criminals sell keyless-car-theft devices online for over £20,000 that relay signals from keys inside homes.
The rise in keyless theft accounts for 60–70% of vehicle thefts, challenging law enforcement.
Abbie Brookes-Morris had her car stolen in Wolverhampton in just two minutes.
New legislation could impose up to five years in prison for possessing these devices.

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Criminals sell keyless-car-theft devices online for over £20,000 that relay signals from keys inside homes.
The rise in keyless theft accounts for 60–70% of vehicle thefts, challenging law enforcement.
Abbie Brookes-Morris had her car stolen in Wolverhampton in just two minutes.
New legislation could impose up to five years in prison for possessing these devices.