Victoria losing 30 cars daily to electronic key-cloning thieves
Police estimate more than 10,000 vehicles are stolen each year. Criminals use electronic devices that bypass car security systems.
Police say criminals steal about 30 cars a day. Criminals use electronic devices that copy car keys.
Police took more than 900 such devices in the past year. Thieves target cars like Toyotas and Subaru Imprezas.
The devices let thieves unlock and start cars without real keys. Police are patrolling car parks and streets.
They warn car owners and mail safety tips. Toyota added an optional security system for some models costing $1735.
It requires a separate electronic key to start the engine.
- 30 cars
- Stolen daily
- 10,000+
- Stolen annually
- 900+
- Devices seized
- $1735
- Toyota security cost
Why it mattersCar owners face a threat. Traditional locks and alarms cannot stop it. Additional vehicle security is increasingly necessary.
AustraliaVictorian motorists may need to invest in extra security measures to protect against a theft method that standard car alarms cannot prevent.
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