The Latest on Key Security

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.

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.

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.

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

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$100,000 truck stolen from pro NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson while at a dealership.

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An electronic key management system was broken into at a dealership, causing at least 10 cars to be stolen.

Another brazen theft occurred at a dealership, resulting in thieves leaving with four vehicles and several sets of keys.

An Illinois dealership experiences its 5th break-in to occur in 2022, two within only three weeks apart.

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Chaos ensued at a Flint dealership parking lot recently, which was guarded by an electric fence, as well as a security guard.

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Six vehicles were stolen in Mobile, Alabama over the weekend.

A Canadian Ford dealership was able to recover a vehicle after a recent break-in at their service drive.

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.

The owner of a used car dealership recently experienced theft at his own residence, as well as his business only miles down the street.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Several vehicles were stolen and damaged at a local dealership after five suspects kicked in a back door.

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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.

Police were called to the dealership around 4:30 am after a reported vehicle theft.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

A break-in occurred at a dealership, which resulted in the theft of 2 vehicles and 31 key fobs.

A man was recently accused of causing $1,500 in damages after breaking into a luxury car dealership and stealing vehicle keys.

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.

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.

A theft from a local car dealership has been mostly resolved after a 15-year-old suspect was arrested in a stolen Audi.

Brazen thieves continue damaging and stealing cars across the country from dealerships, service departments, and more.

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Recently, a dealership customer of 1Micro was thankful to have their KeyMaster installed, prior to a break-in by a couple of thieves.

Early Sunday morning, a thief smashed through the front window and stole the entire inventory of car keys from the key box.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Two suspects are still at large after breaking into a Utah dealership, leaving with 4 vehicles and causing major building damage.

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.

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More theft and damage at a car dealership occurred recently, as thieves become increasingly more confident across the US.

Over 30 keys, $40,000 in cash, security equipment, vehicle parts, and vehicles were stolen from several dealerships on Monday.

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.

Have a great Halloween weekend, keep your keys safe and secure!

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.

A group of juveniles stormed into an Ohio auto shop, leaving with a key safe full of 45 keys, and 7 stolen vehicles.

An investigation has taken place after a Florida dealership reported several vehicles stolen from their lot.

As break-ins and thefts continue to increase, this time, it resulted in four very expensive vehicles stolen from a Michigan dealership.

Police are astounded at a recent vehicle theft involving a Bentley dealership, which led to many luxury vehicles stolen.

Thefts and vandalism continue to occur across dealerships in the United States. This occurrence recently happened in Northeast Mississippi at multiple dealerships.

At a local Dodge dealership, thieves were able to disarm the building alarm and break in.

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Recently, a Ford dealership located in northern Tennessee experienced stolen vehicles as well as vandalism.

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.

Not once, but twice, a 21-year-old man was caught breaking into local dealerships.

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.

According to police, a possible theft ring has been uncovered, spanning across Michigan counties and even different states.

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

A man has been jailed after being charged with stealing 2 vehicles and burglarizing a 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.

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.

A team of suspects burglarized a dealership this past week after breaking into the building.

In broad daylight, two men were able to make off with a brand new 2021 Lincoln Navigator.

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.

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.

Across three different dealerships, a total of six vehicles were reported stolen.

ELMHURST, IL - Shortly after quitting their job, a former employee of a dealership decided to take a vehicle home as a parting gift.

LOUISVILLE, KY - According to police, there have been multiple instances of dealership vehicle thefts within Louisville, due to easy access to keys.

BRONZEVILLE - There appear to be active groups of thieves at the ready for stealing cars, almost down to a science.

Roseville, Michigan - Another dealership has experienced a vehicle heist, stemming from a simple way for the thieves to access the keys.

Police stated at this Alabama dealership had over $400,000 worth of vehicles stolen overnight.

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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If you thought controlling your keys only happened in the dealership, fleet, government, or housing setting, there are plenty of other businesses at risk.

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