Keyless Theft Of Vehicle - KINGS DRIVE

A red KIA EV6 electric car was reported stolen earlier today, 21st August from KINGS DRIVE, SURBITON. It is thought that the car was stolen from the driveway of the property at some point during the early hours of this morning (the car was de-linked from the owners account at around 04:10am). It appears that it was stolen remotely as the keys were not taken.

The vehicle is a red KIA EV6, license plate FP22YGV If you see this vehicle parked anywhere locally or if you have any information regarding this theft, please contact 101 quoting ref: CAD 2936/21Aug.

Keyless Vehicle Theft Crime Prevention Advice

Signal Blocking (Anti-Relay Attacks)

Many modern cars are stolen via "relay attacks," where thieves use an antenna to capture the signal from your key fob inside your house and beam it to the car. 

Use a Faraday Pouch: Always store all vehicle keys (including spares) in a high-quality signal-blocking pouch as soon as you walk inside.

Turn Off Key Fob Signals: Some modern key fobs allow you to temporarily disable the wireless signal by pressing a specific button combination (check your owner's manual).

Physical Immobilisation

If a vehicle is physically locked down, electronic hacking becomes useless

Steering Wheel Lock: Use a robust, visual deterrent like a high-security steering wheel lock. If thieves see this through the window, they usually move on because cutting it takes too much time and makes noise.

OBD Port Lock: Thieves often plug a device into the diagnostic port under the dashboard to program a new key or override the immobiliser. A physical lock over this port can stop them from plugging in. 

Secondary Tracking & Independent Security

Do not rely solely on the manufacturer's built-in app, as these can be disconnected.

Independent GPS Tracker: Hide a battery-powered or hardwired third-party GPS tracker (like a magnetic tracker or an AirTag/SmartTag with the internal speaker removed) deep inside the vehicle where thieves won't look.

Driveway Security: Install motion-activated floodlights, a CCTV camera network, or a physical driveway bollard that blocks the vehicle from being driven away.