Kenilworth woman arrested after police seize car in Southam

A woman from Kenilworth was arrested after police seized a car that had been reported stolen.

Officers investigating the keyless theft of a Skoda Yeti in Bishops Itchington at the weekend seized the car in Southam and arrested the 22-year-old woman on suspicion of theft.

Police are also investigating another keyless car theft which happened on Monday night. A Ford Focus was stolen from Tamworth Road in Kingsbury.

Warwickshire Police have issued the following advice to help prevent keyless car thefts:

• Make sure your car is properly locked and keep your key away from doors and windows. This will reduce the chance of criminals amplifying the signal.

• Some keys have a function allowing them to be turned off. Check your manual to see if yours does and then use it.

• Use some kind of physical barrier such as a steering wheel lock, driveway parking post or wheel clamp. This will deter many criminals.

• Fit a tracking device.

• Keep your keys in a Faraday bag to block the signal.

• Remove the batteries from your spare keys.