Apple AirTags linked to rising number of car thefts in Canada; Police release statement

Miscreants have started using new techniques to steal expensive cars. In a recent incident, it has been observed that Apple airtags are being used to track vehicles before stealing m from parking lots and homes. Thieves start targeting vehicles in public places and parking lots by hiding small tracking device, airtags at different places of car, according to press release. Cana Police has issued a warning and revealed that five such incidents have been reported since September 2021. y have furr vised people to follow guidelines given by police department. 

Thieves use new method to steal expensive cars 

thieves n start tracing car to owner's home. y n steal cars from driveway by taking keys from house. York Regional Police in press release has informed that y have investigated five incidents since September 2021, where suspected have placed small tracking devices on high-end vehicles which helps m to trace vehicle. 

According to police, thieves use tools like screwdrivers to get inside vehicles through driver or passenger door. Once inside, y use an electric device used by mechanics to reprogram factory setting. It programs vehicle to accept a key thieves have brought with m. Once new key is programmed, vehicle will start and thieves are able to run away from spot. 

York Regional Police issues visory to people

York Regional Police has vised people to park vehicles in a locked garage and use a steering wheel lock. Furrmore, people must install a lock on data port which blocks access to computer port where thieves gain access to reprogram vehicle’s keys. y have also suggested people purchase a quality video surveillance system. Police have asked people to inspect vehicle regularly and call police if y notice any tracking devices. 

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