Norbiton Ward - Theft of Vehicle & Theft from Vehicle

Dear Resident,

Theft of Motor Vehicle  - On THURSDAY 03/07/2025 between 1pm and 2:49pm on Friday 04/07/2025 victims vehicle was stolen without keys from their front driveway at ARCHDALE PLACE, NEW MALDEN, KT3 .Stolen vehicle was a GREY KIA NIRO, NUMBER PLATE - AU23NJN 

Did you see or hear anything suspicious? You can let us know by ringing 101 and quoting crime reference 01/7694288/25. You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111.

PLEASE DO NOT KEEP YOUR KEYS NEAR YOUR DOORS OR WINDOWS, KEYLESS CAR THEFT IS TAKING PLACE ALL OVER LONDON. CRIMINALS ARE USING INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED METHODS TO STEAL MOTOR VEHICLES.

Keyless theft (otherwise known as relay theft) is relatively simple; criminals can open your car in as little as 60 seconds. Criminals typically work in pairs to commit relay theft, with one holding a relay amplifier, and the other a relay transmitter. 
The key fob is tricked into thinking that the vehicle is nearby. The key fob sends out signals that allow entry into the vehicle. Thief #2's device receives the key fob's signals and then sends them to thief #1's device. Thief #1's device unlocks the vehicle and allows the thieves to start the ignition.

PLEASE INVEST IN A SIGNAL BLOCKING FARADAY POUCH IN ADDITION TO STEERING LOCKS.
Theft from motor vehicles continues, you can avoid becoming a victim by ensuring your vehicles are locked and secure, please also avoid leaving any items of value on display, criminals will gain entry just because the vehicle has been left unlocked.
Loose change, smart tablets, phone chargers, cigarettes, bags, jackets are just a few examples of items often stolen, these are items residents may not regard as "Valuables".
Please be aware of the items left in your vehicle!

Theft from Motor Vehicle - On Friday 04/07/2025 at 5pm victim has reported to police that unknown suspect/s have gained access into the victims  Silver VOLVO XC70  vehicle and did an untidy search and stole loose change of £8 pounds on NORBITON AVENUE, KINGSTON, KT1

Did you see or hear anything suspicious? You can let us know by ringing 101 and quoting crime reference 01/7694660/25. You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111.

Please click onto following links for further crime prevention advice;

https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/

https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime

Kind Regards,

Police Staff Wayne Griffith 

Norbiton Safer Neighbourhood Team