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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
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
Wednesday 17 January 2024
A prolific burglar from Bradford has been sentenced to 11 years after he admitted to a string of offences.
Luke Darling 29 of no fixed abode admitted to 5 residential burglaries, 1 aggravated burglary, 3 robberies and one count of criminal damage.
Wednesday September 7, 2022
A criminal who was jailed for 13 years for his part in a multi-million pound fraud has had his sentence extended for not handing over proceeds from his crime,
Friday 28 April 2023
A man from Bradford has been sentenced after being found guilty of four counts of sexual activity with a child and perverting the course of justice.
Wednesday August 2, 2023
A Kirklees man has been given an extended prison sentence after being found guilty of rape offending described as ‘abhorrent’ by detectives.
Thursday 4 May 2022
A teenager from Bradford has been sentenced for a serious assault on Ivegate in Bradford last year.
A 48 year old man was stabbed at around 5.45pm on 25 August. He suffered serious injuries at the time. He has since recovered from his injuries.
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'
Thursday 14 December 2023
A man from Bradford that was wanted by police for two shed burglaries has gone back to jail.
Officers appealed for information on Robert Bowles whereabouts last week.
The 30 year old of Norbury Road was arrested by officers earlier this week.
Friday December 16, 2022
A Cleckheaton man has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing a young child in offending described as predatory.
Tuesday February 28, 2023
A Batley man found guilty of multiple serious sexual offences against children has been jailed for 15 years.