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Find the latest news across the United States on security for key control, thefts, and more.

1Micro Prevents $1,000,000 Dealership Theft Attempt
A 1Micro customer recently shared their experience of an attempted break-in at their dealership.

4 Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Cars
A Red Springs, North Carolina car dealership fell victim to a theft. Thieves accessed the building and found car keys in the dealership’s office.

Multiple vehicles stolen from a Virginia Dealership
Recently, a Henrico car dealership fell victim to a string of car thefts that left several vehicles missing. The cars were stolen from the dealership in the early hours of the morning.

$250,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen From New Hampshire Dealership
At around 3:00 am on a Sunday morning, a team of thieves was able to successfully steal 4 different vehicles from a New Hampshire dealership.

$600,000 worth of dealership cars stolen in 60 seconds
A well-plan heist occurred at a Kentucky dealership, which only took 60 seconds, resulting in $600,000 of stolen vehicles.

1Micro's New Website
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Deshaun Watson's $100,000 Truck Stolen From Dealership
$100,000 truck stolen from pro NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson while at a dealership.

Come Visit 1Micro at NADA 2023!
Attending NADA 2023? Come say hello at our booth! It would be great to meet.

Happy New Year from 1Micro!
Sales/Admin is closed today and Monday, January 2nd. Support is available during our normal hours.

Happy Holidays from 1Micro!
Sales/Admin is closed today and Monday, December 26th. Support is available during our normal hours.

Key Box Broken Into, Leads to $1M Dealership Heist
An electronic key management system was broken into at a dealership, causing at least 10 cars to be stolen.

Luxury Cars, Keys Stolen From Silver Spring Dealership
Another brazen theft occurred at a dealership, resulting in thieves leaving with four vehicles and several sets of keys.

5th Break In For a Dealership in 2022 Leads to Cars Stolen
An Illinois dealership experiences its 5th break-in to occur in 2022, two within only three weeks apart.

30 Thieves Rush Flint Dealership, Steal 13 Vehicles
Chaos ensued at a Flint dealership parking lot recently, which was guarded by an electric fence, as well as a security guard.

Honoring Our Veterans Who Served
To those who have courageously served, we are eternally grateful to our Veterans!

Six Vehicles Stolen From Dealership In Mobile
Six vehicles were stolen in Mobile, Alabama over the weekend.

Customer keys and car stolen from Revelstoke Dealership
A Canadian Ford dealership was able to recover a vehicle after a recent break-in at their service drive.

20 Vehicles Stolen From NYC Dealership With Key Lock Boxe
The thieves broke into the key lock boxes on the side of the cars and drove off the lot with 20 cars such as Acura, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Audi.

Dealership Owner's Car and 40 Keys Stolen From HIs Own Driveway
The owner of a used car dealership recently experienced theft at his own residence, as well as his business only miles down the street.

Car Dealership Theft Ends in Shooting, Suspects Hospitalized
Around 2:00 am, two vehicles crashed near a used car dealership, which turned into a shooting. One of the two vehicles stolen ended up crashing into another, where a shooting ensued, leaving the two suspects fleeing after being shot.

Virginia Police Investigating Multiple Car Thefts From Dealerships
The Sheriff’s Office in Loudon County is proactively spreading awareness at local dealerships after a recent uptick in vehicle thefts. In a period of just over a month, eight vehicles have been stolen from dealerships, including retail inventory and customer vehicles.

Over $200,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen From Lancaster Dealership
Another dealership was broken into and robbed recently, this time with three vehicles valued over $200,000 in total, driven off the parking lot after forced entry.

Vehicle Stolen From Rental Car Facility, No Arrests
Police need help to locate a stolen car, after two suspects arrived at a rental car facility around 4:55 am, and left with a 2022 Chrysler.

Keys, Titles, and 7 Cars Stolen From Raleigh Dealership
Several vehicles were stolen and damaged at a local dealership after five suspects kicked in a back door.

Happy Labor Day From 1Micro!
Our Support Team is available until 5:00 pm CST today. Sales and Accounting are closed until tomorrow at 8 am CST.

Four Vehicles Stolen After Denver Dealership Break In
A Denver dealership owner woke up to an alarm and video of a break-in at his dealership, around 3:30 am. The owner called the police right away.

Car Thieves Steal Four Vehicles From Car Dealership, Two Times In a Row
Police were called to the dealership around 4:30 am after a reported vehicle theft.

Kia Boyz Show Simple Theft With USB Cable, No Keys Needed
A new viral TikTok trend has led to widespread thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, and it can be done all without a key. It appears that all you would need is a USB cable to short the ignition and drive away.

$400,000 Worth of Customer Cars Stolen From Dealership
A recent break-in occurred at a Mercedes dealership, where the back door of the building was pried open, allowing suspects to enter. Police Chief mentioned broken glass and “significant damage at the car dealership”.

Polaris Slingshot Stolen From Lancaster Dealership
Early on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, it was reported to police that a suspect(s) forced entry into a separate shed from the dealership’s building, and made off with a 2016 Polaris Slingshot, valued at roughly $20,000.

16 Vehicles Stolen From New York Dealership
After breaking into a dealership’s repair shop, and prying into the key lock box, thieves were able to steal 16 vehicles, 4 of which appeared to be customers’ cars.

9 Cars Stolen at Norfolk Dealership, Damaged Key Box
Brazen thefts across US dealerships continue, with a relentless break-in at a Norfolk Used Car Dealership. The burglary alarm sounded around 5:30 am when Norfolk Police responded to the scene.

$35,000 Worth of Keys Stolen From Georgia Dealership
More thieves are at it again, this time along Stone Mountain Highway in Georgia. The culprits broke in when the building’s alarm system wasn’t set, which resulted in a major loss for the dealership.

Happy 4th of July From 1Micro!
From the team at 1Micro, have a wonderful 4th of July! We are closed until Tuesday, July 5th.

Key Control In Your Dealership, Fleet, Rental Cars, Etc
If you have been reading 1Micro’s past blog posts over the weeks, you can see the numerous amounts of increased crime at dealerships, service centers, etc.

5 New Jeeps Stolen After Key Box is Pried Open In Seconds
More thefts occurred recently, where a key box was pried open, allowing thieves to drive off the lot with over $200,000 worth of Jeeps.
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Key Box Broken Into, 130 Keys and Over $500,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen
A key management system was pried open in seconds at a dealership outside of Chicago, resulting in over $500,000 of vehicles stolen, and over 130 keys stolen.

Two Vehicles Stolen From Dealership Showroom Floor
Ohio Highway Patrol is now investigating the theft of a Jeep and Dodge from a local dealership’s showroom floor. One suspect has been apprehended and remains in Richmond County Jail.
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Suspects Caught in Thefts From Chicago Dealership
Early Sunday morning, an employee of the dealership reported a theft after the glass was shattered from a service bay window. It was found that multiple key fobs were stolen to some high-end vehicles.

10 Luxury Vehicles Stolen From Dealership
More thefts throughout the Chicago suburbs continue to rattle those involved. A family-owned dealership experienced an overnight heist after thieves stole keys from a wooden keyboard within their back office.

Key Control System Dragged Out of a Dealership
It only took minutes to commit the act, but surveillance video shows thieves stealing a key system full of about 300 keys. The dealership was forced to re-key every key, an expensive process for the store.

31 Keys Stolen From Mechanicsburg Dealership
A break-in occurred at a dealership, which resulted in the theft of 2 vehicles and 31 key fobs.
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Key Fobs Stolen From Luxury Car Dealership in Portland
A man was recently accused of causing $1,500 in damages after breaking into a luxury car dealership and stealing vehicle keys.

Nine Vehicles Stolen From Chicago Dealership
The owner was not willing to speak further on the matter, but from what could be reported, it involved over $1M worth of vehicles stolen in the early morning.

Every Key Stolen, Security Guard Shot at Miami Dealership
Early Thursday morning, three thieves broke into a used car dealership with hoodies, gloves, and even a gun in hand. An on-site security guard, while on his break, was ambushed and shot in the hip by one of the crooks.

12 Cars, 139 Key Fobs Found From January Theft
A theft from a local car dealership has been mostly resolved after a 15-year-old suspect was arrested in a stolen Audi.

Car Key Lock Box Damaged, $1M of Vehicles Stolen
Brazen thieves continue damaging and stealing cars across the country from dealerships, service departments, and more.
iOptix Is Here
1Micro announced a brand new service, available for current and new customers with the accelerometer capabilities on their KeyMaster.
1Micro's Newest Product Line to be Announced at NADA 2022
1Micro is excited to announce a new product line at NADA 2022, available at the beginning of Q2, 2022 for all customers current and new!

New iLot Website Reports and Features
1Micro continues to innovate on your key management system’s reporting with recent updates available to current customers.
iLot Features For Key Management
Ready for more advancements in key control at your dealership, service drive, apartment, etc? The next user simply needs to scan your phone’s barcode, and the key is transferred from user to user!

Key Management Systems at NADA
1Micro is excited to announce new key management system products, services, and offerings at the show for current and new dealership customers at NADA 2022!

KeyMaster Helps Dealership Avoid $200,000 in Theft
Recently, a dealership customer of 1Micro was thankful to have their KeyMaster installed, prior to a break-in by a couple of thieves.
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33 Keys, $200K in Vehicles Stolen from Greensboro Dealership
Early Sunday morning, a thief smashed through the front window and stole the entire inventory of car keys from the key box.

Arrests Made From Thefts of 10 Range Rovers Worth $740K
In September, a dealership security gate lock was cut open and stormed by thieves. After accessing a key lock box located outside of the building, the keys and the cars were stolen.

Three Vehicles Stolen from Kalamazoo Dealership
KALAMAZOO - Around 5:00 am, police responded to reports of a break-in at a dealership. The thieves broke through the showroom floor window and stole key fobs from inside the building.
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Key Vault and 7 Cars Stolen from Langley Dealership
Last weekend, three thieves were reported of stealing seven cars from a dealership. In addition, the key vault, which stored all of the dealership’s keys, had been stolen as well.

Happy Holidays From 1Micro!
We are wishing you a warm holiday season. Have a great weekend and keep your keys secure!

Luxury Dealership Owner "Feels Violated" After Smash and Grab
The owner of a luxury dealership, Joe Perillo, shows his irritation with increased crime and concern for safety after thieves ran into his dealership stealing luxury watches.

Four Vehicles Stolen From Draper Dealership
Two suspects are still at large after breaking into a Utah dealership, leaving with 4 vehicles and causing major building damage.
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$100,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen from Ford Dealership
Even more “Smash and Grab” thefts are occurring, this time at an Alabama dealership that resulted in two new cars stolen, amounting to over $100,000.

Happy Thanksgiving from the 1Micro Team!
Did you get enough Turkey yesterday? Our office is up today until 5:00pm CST.

Multiple Vehicles Stolen From Car Dealership
More theft and damage at a car dealership occurred recently, as thieves become increasingly more confident across the US.

Keys, Cars, Cash, and More Stolen from Used Car Dealers
Over 30 keys, $40,000 in cash, security equipment, vehicle parts, and vehicles were stolen from several dealerships on Monday.

$200,000 Worth of Vehicles from Dealership
More stolen vehicles have been reported, this time at a dealership in New Hampshire. An employee arrived at the store and noticed a broken glass window, in addition to the manager’s office door open.

Thieves Target Car Dealerships in Cleveland, Ohio
Reported by a local Ohio PD, both an Audi and Maserati dealership were affected by recent break-ins that ended with damaged buildings, and stolen vehicles.

Juveniles Steal Key Safe With Over 40 Set of Keys From Auto Shop
A group of juveniles stormed into an Ohio auto shop, leaving with a key safe full of 45 keys, and 7 stolen vehicles.

5 Vehicles Stolen From Panama City Dealership
An investigation has taken place after a Florida dealership reported several vehicles stolen from their lot.

Over $320,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen From Michigan Dealership
As break-ins and thefts continue to increase, this time, it resulted in four very expensive vehicles stolen from a Michigan dealership.

Key Lock Boxes Lead to Over $500,000 Worth of Luxury Cars Stolen
Police are astounded at a recent vehicle theft involving a Bentley dealership, which led to many luxury vehicles stolen.

Nine Trucks/SUVs Stolen from Mississippi Dealerships
Thefts and vandalism continue to occur across dealerships in the United States. This occurrence recently happened in Northeast Mississippi at multiple dealerships.

$350,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen from Dealership Showroom Floor
At a local Dodge dealership, thieves were able to disarm the building alarm and break in.

6 Vehicles Stolen from Knoxville Dealership
Recently, a Ford dealership located in northern Tennessee experienced stolen vehicles as well as vandalism.

Teens Arrested After Stealing Cars from KIA Dealership
Officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle, located on the lot of a Kia dealership. When police arrived, the vehicle immediately fled and a pursuit began.

Man Arrested 2 Nights In a Row After Stealing Dealership Keys
Not once, but twice, a 21-year-old man was caught breaking into local dealerships.

Eight Vehicles and Many Keys Stolen from Lakewood Dealership
A group of savvy individuals was able to break into a Colorado dealership unnoticed and steal most keys out of the safe. Unfortunately, the dealership’s security system did not detect the break-in.

Possible Automotive Theft Ring Reported Near Flint, MI
According to police, a possible theft ring has been uncovered, spanning across Michigan counties and even different states.

Service Customers Cars Stolen and Crashed from BMW Dealership
Police reported three customer cars were stolen from a BMW service drive after thieves broke into the dealership and gained access to the keys.

Man Charged With Stealing 2 Vehicles from Harrison Dealership
A man has been jailed after being charged with stealing 2 vehicles and burglarizing a dealership.

Burglars Steal 6 Vehicles from Newark Dealership
Police in New Jersey report vehicle thefts are on the rise, up 15% compared to last year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Teens Grab Keys and Steal Cars From Cleveland Dealership
Thefts continue across the US, as thieves thought to be as young as 10 years old stole keys from a Kia and Ford dealership, and left with the vehicles.

62 Key Fobs and Two Vehicles Stolen From Alabama Car Dealership
A team of suspects burglarized a dealership this past week after breaking into the building.

$73,000 Vehicles Stolen from Ford Dealership in El Paso
In broad daylight, two men were able to make off with a brand new 2021 Lincoln Navigator.

Lamborghini Urus Owned By NBA Star Terrence Ross Stolen From Dealership, Totaled
As we have seen with a $10,000 vehicle, or in the case a $200,000 Lamborghini, stealing the keys and vehicle from a dealership can happen at any time.

Eight Vehicles Stolen From Dealership, Poor Asset Security
A Wisconsin dealership suffered the theft of eight vehicles after thieves forced their way through a back door, and pulled the keys out of a filing cabinet.

Six Cars Stolen From Three Different Wisconsin Dealerships
Across three different dealerships, a total of six vehicles were reported stolen.

Dealership Employee Steals Brand New Vehicle After Quitting
ELMHURST, IL - Shortly after quitting their job, a former employee of a dealership decided to take a vehicle home as a parting gift.

String of Louisville Thefts Start With Easy Key Access
LOUISVILLE, KY - According to police, there have been multiple instances of dealership vehicle thefts within Louisville, due to easy access to keys.

Three Vehicles Stolen After Bricks Shatter Dealership Glass Doors
BRONZEVILLE - There appear to be active groups of thieves at the ready for stealing cars, almost down to a science.

Stolen Keys Result in $250,000 Dealership Theft
Roseville, Michigan - Another dealership has experienced a vehicle heist, stemming from a simple way for the thieves to access the keys.

Over $400,000 in Stolen Vehicles From Alabama Dealership
Police stated at this Alabama dealership had over $400,000 worth of vehicles stolen overnight.

Cars Stolen From Sacramento Dealership
Thieves broke into the “Auto King” used auto dealership at 5:00 am and stole a Saab, Lexus, and BMW. They did not have a key management system in place, but instead a filing cabinet.
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Dealership Key Control At NADA!
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Maintain Accountability By Tracking Your Rental Car Keys
If you thought controlling your keys only happened in the dealership, fleet, government, or housing setting, there are plenty of other businesses at risk.

Stolen Keys, Stolen Cars
As we like to say, “Be proactive about your risks before those risks cost you a large amount of money”.