Suffolk Police warning after theft of Mercedes-Benz in Lowestoft

Suffolk Police are reminding motorists to keep their vehicles secure after a Mercedes Benz was stolen from a driveway in Lowestoft.

The white Mercedes Benz was taken from Dunston Drive in the town at approximately 7pm on Wednesday, March 22, after it was left locked and secured.

Police have described the incident as a 'keyless vehicle theft'.

Keyless theft of a vehicle is when criminals use a transmitter to amplify the signal being emitted from the genuine key inside the owner’s house to reach the vehicle outside.

This allows it to be unlocked and driven away in seconds.

Anyone with any information about the theft of the Mercedes Benz is asked to contact Suffolk police quoting the relevant crime reference: 37/17134/23.

Suffolk Police have released the following guidance about reducing the risk of keyless vehicle theft:

• In the house, store keys away from accessible doors and windows, inside a Faraday bag (search RFID security at securedbydesign.com for details of police preferred specification products) and then potentially into a metal tin. Several anti-theft pouches are available which are designed to block signals emitted by the key.

• It may be possible to disable the keyless entry function. Check your owner manual or seek advice from your local dealer if required.

• Use physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps to compliment your vehicles own security (www.soldsecure.com)

• Owners could also contact their local vehicle service dealer to see if there are security upgrades that can be carried out.

• Ensure that basic security measures, such as checking the doors and windows are secure, are always done.

• Where possible, park vehicles within secure compounds covered by CCTV.

• If you cannot park the vehicle in a garage, park it on a well-lit drive or well-lit area as close to your property as possible.