Two arrested in connection with dozens of keyless vehicle thefts

Good afternoon,

Two men have been arrested in connection with dozens of motor vehicle thefts across Hertfordshire worth more than £500k. 

The arrests follow a long running investigation into organised thefts of high value vehicles using specialist equipment to bypass keyless vehicle security systems. The thefts took place between October and December this year. 

Those arrested and subsequently charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles were:

Chief Inspector Martin Turpin, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Force Intelligence Bureau: “Vehicle theft, particularly of high value keyless models, has been a prevalent crime across the county in recent years. This type of crime is often linked to organised crime groups and using specialist equipment thieves can steal a vehicle in seconds. 

“We are targeting these gangs, working with our partners in neighbouring forces and using ANPR technology to track criminals using the road networks making Hertfordshire a hostile environment for them to operate in. Owners can make their vehicles safer by following our advice, such as using an approved steering wheel lock and key fob signal blocking pouch when vehicles are not being used.”

For more advice visit:  www.herts.police.uk/protectyourvehicle    

Anyone with information on vehicle crime is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via the non-emergency number 101 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/report.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will never need to go to court.

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