Porsche stolen overnight recovered in Cirencester
At around 4.15am on Monday morning (8 January), a Porsche Macan was stolen from a property in Nympsfield, near Stonehouse. A window in the property was forced open, with two sets of car keys being stolen, before the offenders made off in the Porsche. The vehicle was tracked and recovered in Cirencester where officers believe they disturbed the same offenders attempting to steal a Volvo before they fled the scene.
In another incident which took place between 4-5am on Monday morning in Naunton near Cheltenham, offenders gained entry to a property and stole the keys to an Audi A7 before driving off in the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle reported it as found later that day. High value cars such as BMWs, Audis and Range Rovers are common targets as they will sell for higher prices.
You can help protect your vehicle from theft by following these measures:
- Storing your key fob, and any spares, inside a car key signal blocker pouch such as a faraday pouch or box.
- Storing your car keys away from the front door and away from the house.
- Considering using more traditional crime prevention methods such as a steering wheel lock or clamp, use of CCTV and security lighting.
- Some keys can have the wireless signal turned off – look inside your owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer.
- Parking defensively by going near to a wall or by using another car to block it in, or park in the garage if you have one.
- You can have your car fitted with a tracker or if you’re buying a new car ask the showroom about the cost of activating the inbuilt manufacturer’s system.
Residents are encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police by calling 101 or completing the following online form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/[1][2]
References
- ^ police (www.gloucestershire.police.uk)
- ^ https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ (protect-eu.mimecast.com)