Police investigating keyless car thefts in Southport

Police are investigating the theft of a white NISSAN NAVARA pick up truck that was stolen from outside a house on Liverpool Road between 11:00pm and midnight on Sunday 29th October. PCSO's have conducted CCTV enquiries in the area today.

This is the second Nissan Navara stolen from Liverpool Road in the last week, and fourth Nissan car stolen in Southport over the last few weeks.

Each of these cars has been stolen without keys, suggesting that the offenders have somehow been able to scan the code between the keyless fob and the vehicle.

Owners of all types of keyless ignition vehicle are advised to ensure that key fobs are kept away from doors and windows and should be kept in a foil lined pouch or 'Faraday' pouch.

Given this series of thefts, owners of the types of cars targeted should consider adding extra security measures, such as steering wheel locks, wheel clamps or steel driveway pillars, especially once parked up overnight.

GPS tags which can be hidden inside vehicles to provide tracking information can also be of great value in helping us to located stolen vehicles. Make sure if you use these that they are hidden well.