Thieves targetting Christmas shoppers' cars with hi-tech ‘lock jammers’

Hi-tech thieves in Co Donegal are using ‘key lock jammers’ to help them prey on Christmas shoppers. The gang is blocking motorists’ door-lock mechanisms while they are out shopping at busy centres.

The blockers, who sit just metres from their victims, fool people into thinking that their car is locked or that their car key battery is faulty. People are unsure if their vehicles are unlocked leaving them vulnerable to the gang.

When the car is left alone, the blocker is released and the gang help themselves to whatever is in the car unattended.