Police are urging motorists to take precautions with their car keys after two vehicles were targeted in 'keyless' incidents in Lurgan on Saturday.
In the first reported incident, entry was gained to black Ford Kuga that was parked in the Kiln Vale area of the town sometime between 2am and 10am.
The vehicle was later located not too far away from the area with both interior and exterior damage reported.
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A second vehicle, a red Vauxhall Astra, that was also parked in the area is believed to have been unlocked without the knowledge of the owner, sometime between midnight and shortly before 1pm.
Police said that in both cases, the keys of the two vehicles were inside their respective properties.
The PSNI has provided some advice to owners of keyless entry cars, to make sure their cars remain secure.
They added: "Car owners should take the same precautions as they do with their home security, cars are extremely expensive and where possible keep your car in a garage and lock driveway gates.
"Use physical car locks such as steering column locks and chains, as well as keeping all car keys (including spares) away from exterior doors and walls.
"Motorists are also advised to use a blocking pouch also called a Faraday pouch (lined with metallic material) to help block the wireless signal from your key fob."
A PSNI spokesperson said enquiries into both incidents are continuing and they are appealing to anyone with any information or who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact officers on 101, quoting reference number 576 15/10/22.
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