THEFT OF MERCEDES CLA 200 AMG LINE PREMIUM FROM DRIVEWAY WITHOUT VEHICLE KEYS

Dear Resident.

The following Theft of Motor Vehicle occurred on the 14/07/2025 on COOMBE ROAD, NEW MALDEN, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT3. The Victim last saw their vehicle when they parked it on their driveway on 14/07/2025 at 23:00 hours and approximately 30 minutes later the vehicle was not on the driveway. Victim still has the vehicle keys. The vehicle stolen by unknown suspect/s was a White MERCEDES CLA 200 AMG LINE PREMIUM - Registration plate number WF20CFO

Did you see or hear anything suspicious? You can let us know by ringing 101 and quoting crime reference 01/7738260/25. You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111. If a crime is in progress always 999 and you or someone is in an immediate danger

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.
 

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 

New Malden Village Safer Neighbourhood Team