The Ambler Borough Police Department announced that it is currently investigating numerous car break-ins which occurred in Ambler and surrounding municipalities.

According to the report, the thieves are using “transmitters/relay devices that send the information from the key fob to another thief who uses the fobs information to gain access and start your vehicle. This is all happening while your car keys are still on your kitchen counter.” 

The department offered the following ways to protect your car:

1). Do not leave your keys near doors or windows.
2). Purchase a Faraday bag online to store your keys while you are at home. This will block the thief from using the transmitter or relay device. If possible, turn off keyless entry to your vehicle.
3). Use a steering wheel lock
4). Constantly update your vehicles software. 
5). If you see someone suspicious wandering around your neighborhood at night call the police when it’s occurring not the next day.

If you believe your vehicle was entered, please call the Ambler Borough Police Department.