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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

What are key reprogramming devices, and are they driving a rise in car thefts in Australia?

aerial view of the carpark at Clovelly Beach
Victoria police on Thursday revealed that in the past 12 months, car thefts had almost doubled for certain makes and models. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

A rising number of Australians are walking to their driveways or a car park to find their car has “simply vanished” without their keys being stolen.

Police say as cars have evolved to be “computers on wheels” – with electronic keyless entry rather than an ignition key – new ways have emerged for thieves to exploit security systems.

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