Rise in car thefts across Sussex due to increase in key fobs

Car thefts increased last year in Sussex according to the latest police recorded crime figures, likely propelled by an increase in keyless cars.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2018, 16:49 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2018, 22:09 BST
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The trend has led vehicle manufacturers to demand tighter controls on the ‘open sale’ of equipment used by criminals to steal cars.

Between April 2017 and March 2018, 1,855 vehicles were stolen, data from the Home Office has revealed.

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