Posts Tagged: Criminals stealing shop scan tools and using them to steal vehicles

Scan tool theft is on the upswing

Criminals are breaking into shops to steal scan tools so they can steal cars Motor Auto News reports that criminals are hijacking auto locksmith vehicles in order to steal their scan tools capable or re-keying vehicles. In addition these same criminals are breaking into auto repair shops by breaking windows in order to steal scan tools. The goal? To obtain scan tools capable of reprogramming vehicle key fobs so they can steal cars and trucks. “What we’re seeing today are vehicle service providers (VSP—who are bonded and licensed to perform … Read More