Waterloo District Police alert area residents after three Dodge Ram pickup trucks were stolen overnight in Kitchener using relays and reprogramming technology Did.
Police said the truck was taken from three different homes in the Pioneer Park area during the night from Friday to Saturday. Drive and Doon Village Road.
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They said it was a newer model luxury car with keyless entry and push-start technology.
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According to police, the suspect using relays and reprogramming technology was used to control car key fob signals. Approach the house where you can find the The signal is then amplified and forwarded to unlock, start and steal vehicles.
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Many times the stolen vehicle is stolen until the next morning when the owner wakes up to find the vehicle gone. They say they don't notice. You still need to fob it to start.
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Police say Residents provided tips to protect their vehicles, including blocking access to the onboard diagnostic port, using a steering wheel lock, and keeping keys in a secure bag to block cell phone signals To do.
They also suggested residents add his aftermarket GPS tracker to their vehicle for police to track and keep the vehicle locked at all times in case of theft. doing.
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