Police in Southern California say car thieves are getting smarter, faster, and a lot more high-tech.
In a recent NBCLA video report, journalist Alex Rozier explained how criminals in Anaheim Hills are now using locksmith tablets and radio antennas to quietly steal high-end cars and trucks right out of people’s driveways.
According to Rozier and Anaheim police, this isn’t a one-off stunt – it’s a growing trend that has detectives worried and homeowners on edge.
Thieves Turn To High-Tech Tricks In Anaheim Hills
Rozier says the latest case that caught investigators’ attention happened just last Friday in Anaheim Hills. A family’s truck was stolen in seconds, and while they didn’t want to appear on camera, they did share their surveillance video with NBC4 and Anaheim police.
The footage, as Rozier describes it, shows a thief calmly approaching the parked truck and driving it away almost as if he had a key. For neighbors watching that clip afterward, it wasn’t just a normal theft – it was a reminder that “locked” doesn’t mean what it used to…