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Philadelphia police launch campaign to stop ‘high-tech’ carjackings
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WHYY
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The Philadelphia Police Department is launching a campaign to tackle auto theft by criminals using “high-tech tactics.”The campaign, titled “Together, We Can Prevent Auto Theft,” aims to reduce carjackings involving vehicles with keyless entry and key fobs.
Police said in a statement that the most common tactics for stealing these vehicles involve relay devices and keyless entry hacking.
The campaign will focus on providing car owners with information on installing anti-theft devices and securing vehicles with additional locking mechanisms.
In Philadelphia, roughly 14,000 vehicles were stolen in 2024, according to police, a noticeable drop from the 24,000 reported thefts in 2023.
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