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

The Complete Buyer's Guide to Dealership Key Management Systems
Not all dealership key management systems are built to last. Before you buy, learn what really matters like cloud vs. server-based architecture, total cost of ownership, multi-location scalability, and long-term vendor support.

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.

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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.