DRIVERS have been urged to keep their keyless fobs as far away as possible from the cars when parked after a spate of thefts.

Thames Valley Police put out the warning this morning after a string of thefts across Bracknell and Wokingham where keyless cars have been stolen.

Police haven't specified where these thefts have taken place.

However, residents have been issued advice on how to prevent keyless thefts from happening.

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A post on Facebook sai: "Keyless car theft describes the theft of cars with a keyless entry system. Criminals use equipment to intercept the signal from the key inside the house and use this to unlock and start the car and then drive away.

"This means that even if your car and home are secure, thieves can still unlock, start and steal your car. Criminals only need to be within metres of your car key to capture the signal!"

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How to prevent you keyless car being stolen 

  • Placeyour keys in a metal tin to block the signal from travelling any further.
  • Purchase a signal-blocking pouch and keep your keys in this when they’re not in use.
  • Consider using other non-keyless vehicles to block your keyless car in so it can’t be easily driven away.