Keys are the means to take your vehicle. Protect your property by not making them easily available.
Police are advising Inner West suburb residents that in the past couple of weeks thieves have been breaking and entering residential houses with the sole intention of stealing motor vehicles.
As motor vehicle security technology has increased over the years, it has made it more difficult for thieves to simply break into and steal a vehicle by traditional means, such as ‘hot wiring’ it.
Subsequently thieves are now committing residential break and enters with the intention of directly targeting vehicle keys. Once a vehicle key is located, the offenders are offered unimpeded access to a vehicle and ability to easily drive off into the sunset with their newly and unlawfully acquired bounty.
Residents are encouraged to think about where they store vehicle keys and other personal property that is likely to be targeted by offenders. By simply