Police are encouraging motorists to use a Faraday pouch which is lined with metallic material to help block the wireless signal from car key fobs after a BMW was stolen in Ballymena.
It happened shortly before 5.15am on Tuesday (1 February).
The blue BMW M4 was parked at a property in the Rossdale area.
Detective Sergeant Macauley said the vehicle was locked at the time.
Police believe it was stolen sometime between 11.15pm on Monday (31 January) and the early hours of Tuesday.
“We understand this vehicle was stolen by criminals using computer equipment enabling them to clone a key for the vehicle without having to enter the victim’s house.
“Police would encourage people to establish a routine to help keep your vehicle safe, including using your garage if available to secure your vehicle.
“We would also encourage motorists to use a Faraday pouch which is lined with metallic material to help block the wireless signal from your key fob, in order to make this practice more difficult for criminals,” he said.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Rossdale area of Ballymena, or observed a blue BMW M4 being driven erratically, to contact police by dialling 101 quoting reference number 167 of 01/02/22.”
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.