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Keyless theft, also known as 'relay theft' occurs when device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by; this unlocks the car and allows the ignition to be started. Cars with keyless entry unlock automatically when the key comes within a short-range distance of the car. The theft, also known as relay theft; occurs when a device is used to fool the car into thinking the key is close by; this unlocks the car and allows the ignition to be started.
West Yorkshire Police aims to raise awareness of a recent rise in such thefts among shoppers and clubbers, by encouraging people to take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim
A list of Police stations in the Leeds district, including those with public helpdesks. Station details for Elland Road , Leeds Central, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Stainbeck, Weetwood and Wetherby.
Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill? Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in some catalytic converters. The price of these metals rise and fall like share prices and have risen sharply in recent years, as a result this has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors. Cars that are most often targeted are older Toyota and Honda motor vehicles as well as some hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning they can be worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.
The policing of wildlife crime is a specialist subject. West Yorkshire Police have appointed Wildlife Crime Officers (WCOs) who, along with their normal duties, volunteer to investigate wildlife offences as well as linked crime types such as rural crime, plant theft (heavy machinery) and Heritage crime which includes theft from religious and historic sites
West Yorkshire Police Leeds Festival 2023 web page. This page includes latest news and information about the festival, access route information, road closures, maps, weather and some general safety advice.
For advice and tips on keeping your vehicle and the items inside safe, as well as the Forces new short video from one of its capture cars as a warning to motorists and those criminals who target them.
The Leeds District Anti-social Behaviour Review process allows repeat victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) to have a greater say in how their complaints are handled - allowing those who have made three separate complaints about anti-social behaviour in the last six months to have their cases reviewed.
The definition of Theft
The Theft Act 1968 defines theft as:
'A person is guilty of theft if (s)he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it'
Monday, April 8, 2024A man has been arrested and charged over a series of shed and garage burglaries in the Kippax area of Leeds at the weekend.
Tuesday 16th May 2023
On Thursday 11th May 2023, officers from the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) were joined by West Yorkshire Police Horses, in a day of action across Lincoln Green.
This section contains a range of information for keeping vehicles safe and secure, from information about car security, car jacking and cycle hints, to caravan theft and secured car parks.