BeezleTL85

An MDX and a TL in the surveillance video. I think this also happened too member here. Anywho....


http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/...in-long-beach/



LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three tech-savvy criminals wanted for a series of car burglaries in which they used an unknown device to gain keyless entry to vehicles.

The men are accused of breaking into seven vehicles in an East Long Beach neighborhood on the night of Feb. 26, according to Long Beach police.

The suspects were caught on surveillance using small handled devices that caused “the vehicle’s dome light to come on and doors to unlock,” Det. Joseph Starbird said in a news release.

FULL SURVEILLANCE VIDEO

Police believe there could be several other victims who were also burglarized without their knowledge.

The LBPD’s Auto Theft Detail has been working with law enforcement agencies nationally and internationally, as well as vehicle manufacturers, to identify the type of technology being used.

Thus far, no agency or company has been able to identify the device.

“This is a situation where technology is working against us, making our job much more challenging at a time where resources are already strained. Just as law enforcement tactics evolve, so does the criminal element’s and we need the community’s involvement more so than ever,” stated Chief Jim McDonnell.

Police recommend residents remove valuables and extra keys from vehicles and install motion lights outside of their homes.

Acura_Dude

gatrhumpy

iTrader: (1)

This can't be new technology.

Moog-Type-S

It's not "new"...probably using a code sweeper/grabber.

TeknoKing

Unfortunately this is possible with most fobs now.They break a window, connect to OBD, and use a cheap device to program a key.

BeezleTL85

^ but the guys just walked up and opened the cars without breaking anything. I've heard of what you mentioned but this seems way different. After they break in one then code can't be used again or can it?

Ken1997TL

I'm thinking someone has an inside connection with one of the dealers, an employee that has been copying keys/rolling codes and of course, has a database of owners and their home addresses.

I have zero proof but it would explain a lot. And it's been going on for 10 years or so.

Acura_Dude

kaza

Honda does have such a database which is rather difficult to gain access to even when you are a Honda employee. You would then need the Honda programming software and access to blank key fobs. Not impossible but a lot of work if you aren't going to steal the whole car IMHO.

TeknoKing

Hmm... Notice when they come up to the vehicles to open them, the acknowledgement lights are not there? (side blinkers / parking lights)... That's weird, it's like the doors were open already.

coykiam

thats what i was wondering, maybe the cars were unlocked to begin with?

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

gone in 60?

knight rider

iTrader: (1)

I wonder if they can start the car. The reason I wonder is because that appears to be pretty good tech just to be a petty thief. This appears to be similar to the devices used to nab garage door codes, years back.

neuronbob

This sounds very familiar. I think Ken hits the nail on the head here.

7.up

wow thats crazy how quick they can gain access the cars

charliemike

Or a valet is copying codes?