Car thefts 30% increased over the past three years
Police data reveals there has been a 30% increase in car thefts over the past three years, as thieves bypass modern vehicle security systems.
Security experts believe the rise is partly down to criminal gangs catching up with technology, with police footage released in November (video above) showing how they were able to steal vehicles without needing keys.
Many cars now have a push button fob instead of a traditional metal key, but these new devices can sometimes be compromised.
Simple counter-theft measures like parking your car in a safe and sensible place are still recommended by experts Steve Launchbury, of Thatcham Research, told Sky News: "As the car is more digitally connected, obviously that opens it up to new types of criminality.
"When you have keyless-...