WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — The Wauwatosa Police Department has been seeing an increase in stolen vehicles in the area involving using key-programming devices.
In a post on Facebook, Wauwatosa police state the key-programming devices are tools that reprogram a car’s system to create a new key.
To help combat or deter these thefts they have provided a list of safety measures:
- Use physical deterrents – steering wheel locks or use brake/wheel locks.
- Park inside a garage if possible, or a well-lit area outside.
- Make sure to not leave key fobs in your car, store them in a signal-blocking pouch.
- Enable car alarms.
- Activate tracking or car-location services.
- Keep car software updated per manufacturer recommendations.
Most importantly… STAY ALERT!…