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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.
Friday, 22 September 2023  A man who was believed to play a major part in the supply of illegal drugs in Calderdale has been jailed for 18 years.
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.
Friday July 15, 2022 Kirklees gang criminals who conspired to fatally shoot a man while he was in a car with his mother have been jailed for a combined 103 years.
Having your vehicle stolen can be extremely upsetting and have a major impact on your daily routine – getting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a business.  Car Key burglaries account for just under 10% of burglaries in West Yorkshire and some of the makes and models stolen include VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Audi A3 and Vauxhall Corsa.  The vehicles stolen may end up getting written off, used in other criminal offences, sold on or broken down for parts.
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.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 Three men from Kirklees have been sentenced for 60 years following the murder of Javell Morgan in Manchester in August 2022.  
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.
We have put together a list of safety / anti-theft advice for your caravan
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
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,
Thursday 23 November 2023 A man from Bradford has been sentenced for causing death of a 7 year old boy by dangerous driving after a collision on Manchester Road in Bradford in August 2020.  
Monday 29 January 2024 A secret safe containing nearly £1 million in cash was uncovered at a house in Leeds after a gun was fired at the address during a drugs turf war. 
Tuesday 23 January 2024 A Huddersfield man has been jailed after admitting his role in a 2018 shooting in which the wrong victim was targeted by mistake.