Keyless cars stolen in Cambridgeshire - including in Wisbech - prompts police warning

Owners of keyless vehicles are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of thefts has taken place.

Police are issuing a warning following multiple thefts of the keyless vehicles, as more than 25 cars - two in Fenland - have been stolen from the county in the last four months.

The cars stolen have primarily been Land Rovers and Range Rovers and have been taken by using keyless entry technology.

Police have issued a warning in relation to the car thefts

One Range Rover Sport was stolen from Ellrby Drive in Wisbech on May 11.

Detective Sergeant Justin Parr, from the acquisitive crime team, said: “So far, we have managed to recover 13 of the stolen cars and are carrying out various enquiries to identify and locate those responsible.

“The thefts have all taken place overnight, usually in the early hours of the morning when most people are asleep, but I would like to ask members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to us, including any video doorbell footage.”

Anyone who believes a crime is in action should always dial 999, those wanting to pass on information after an incident should do so via the online reporting form, web chat service or by calling 101.

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