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Saturday January 20, 2024
Police are advising drivers to be vigilant following recent attempts by thieves to steal higher value cars from Wakefield homes.
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.
Driver Training will also utilise the latest technology, replacing the old ‘skid pan’ at Crofton with a driver manoeuvring area where a skid car will sit upon a purpose built remote controlled frame to allow trainers to recreate a variety of oil free road conditions.
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.
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.
Vehicles are usually the second biggest investment that you will make after your home, so it is vital that you make sure they are as secure as possible. Follow our advice to keep your car, motorbike, or other vehicle safe and secure to minimise the risk of it being stolen.
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.
A list of Police stations in the Wakefield district, including those with public helpdesks. Station details for Normanton (Havertop), Wakefield City Centre and Pontefract helpdesk.
Friday June 16, 2023
A motorist carrying fifteen bags of suspected cocaine was among more than 30 drivers stopped in Kirklees in just one week as part of a child seatbelt safety campaign.
Thursday, 4 April, 2024A Wakefield city centre venue has had its licence revoked following the execution of a warrant at the premise last month.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
People in West Yorkshire are being asked to stay alert as large numbers visit the county this week to celebrate the festive period.
Monday April 15, 2024Police are appealing for information following an attempted theft from a vehicle in Dewsbury.
Wednesday 10 April, 2024Danger drivers have been arrested and 20 cars seized in a new drive to make roads safer in parts of Kirklees.