2 vehicles stolen

2 vehicles stolen

We have had two reports of vehicles being stolen overnight in your area. 

Ref-26000591394 Between 01/10/2026 06:15 - 01/10/2026 09:01 A White Kia Sportage stolen without keys from Gosley crescent 

Ref-26000591339 between 01/10/2026 22:00- 02/10/2026 06:00 Keys stolen from property and a white BMW X5 stolen from Oxford 

If you are in this location and have CCTV/Doorbell cameras could you please check to see if the above thefts have been captured? 

If you have a keyless entry vehicle please see the below advice around keeping it safe:-

Cars with keyless entry unlock automatically when the key comes within a short distance of the car. This can be from inside a pocket or bag. If you have to push a button on your car key to open your car, you don't have keyless entry.

Keyless car theft or 'relay theft' is when a device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by. This unlocks the car and starts the ignition. Thieves only need to be within a few metres of your car key to capture the signal, even if it’s inside your home. 

This means that even if your car and home are secure, thieves can still unlock, start and steal your car.

How to protect your keyless entry car:-

When at home keep your car key (and the spare) well away from the car. Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check if the bag or pouch is still working every few months.

Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second hand car.

Turn off wireless signals on your fob when it's not being used.

Additional physical security such as locks and immobilisers are still highly recommended. 

Keep the keys safe:-

Vehicles today are by and large more difficult to steal than ever, unless the thief can access your key or fob to clone them. 

Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home, and away from your front door. It’s not uncommon for car keys to be stolen from inside your home by thieves fishing for them with a stick and hook through the letterbox.

If you're selling your car and you meet up with a potential buyer, do not allow the keys out of your sight. Your keys may be cloned by thieves and used later to steal your vehicle.

More information is available at:- Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Derbyshire Constabulary