The men stole the vehicle using relay boxes
A video has shown the moment thieves managed to steal Mercedes without any keys, just ‘relay boxes’. According to Metro UK, the high-tech method of crime involves
picking up the signal from the actual keys, using ‘relay boxes’ to
detect it inside the home.
Drivers have been warned about it as this type of crime becomes increasingly common.
Two men are seen on the footage carrying relay boxes to the victim’s house at 9pm on September 24, West Midlands Police said.
The boxes are designed to receive a signal from the car key inside
the property – which can be picked up through walls, doors and windows –
and then transfer the signal to a second box next to the car.
Taking just one minute, the vehicle’s systems are then tricked into
thinking that the key is present, subsequently unlocking it. The
footage shows the thieves easily get inside the Mercedes parked on a
driveway in the Elmdon area of Solihull, West Midlands.
One of the men can then be seen driving off in the car, which has
still not been recovered. Mark Silvester, from the crime reduction team,
said: ‘To protect against this type of theft, owners can use an
additional tested and Thatcham-approved steering lock to cover the
entire steering wheel.
‘We also recommend Thatcham-approved tracking solutions fitted to the vehicle.
‘It is always worth speaking to your main dealer, to ensure
that your car has had all the latest software updates and talk through
security concerns with them.’
Sergeant Tim Evans, of Solihull Police, said: ‘It’s important the public are reassured that we are taking proactive steps to tackle this type of crime in Solihull.
‘We hope that knowledge of this type of crime will enable
members of the public to take simple steps to secure their vehicle and
assist us.’
Watch the video below:
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