Expensive Merc stolen from outside Coventry home while owner slept

[dutchman]

It's believed the thieves used a device to unlock the car



A high-value car was stolen from the driveway of a home while the owner slept.

The grey Mercedes C300 was taken from outside the house in Pembury Avenue, Longford, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 12.

The car's owner, Luke Wilson, says the thieves struck between midnight and 6am this morning while he and his mother were sleeping inside the house.

Luke said: "I went to bed last night with the car on the drive. I fell asleep and my mum was asleep as well.

"They've come on to the drive and as it's keyless so they must have used a device to take the car.

"One of the neighbours is going through their CCTV to try and find out exactly what time."

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating the theft of a grey Mercedes coupe from a driveway outside an address in Pembury Avenue, Longford, Coventry.

"The car was taken sometime between 10pm on June 11 and 6.30am on June 12."

Anyone with any information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting crime reference 20CV/130529H/18.

Alternatively details can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org

[rebbonk]

It's high time the manufacturers were held responsible for this type of theft. The motor industry knew about the flaws with keyless entry years ago. They chose to ignore it!

[dutchman]

Thieves strike in latest keyless car theft in Coventry

A car was stolen in Coventry in the latest keyless theft to hit the city.

The Mercedes S Class car was taken from Applecross Close, in Canley, at some point between 12am on Sunday, July 22, and just before 8am on Monday, July 23.

West Midlands Police say the incident was a keyless theft and officers are searching through CCTV footage in a bid to catch those responsible.

They are also appealing for any witnesses to call them on 101 and quote crime reference 20CV/166163W/18.