The Loire national police force warns motorists against the theft of central consoles on certain Volkswagen models.
If you own a Volkswagen Group vehicle, you had better read the following lines carefully. Indeed, the national police of the Loire warns for several days the owners of Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda or Audi, while several thefts of central consoles have been noted. If for the moment, this practice still seems limited to the suburbs of Saint-Etienne (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), there is no doubt that it could develop throughout the rest of France. In addition, do not think that you are spared if you do not have a vehicle produced by the German group, since Mercedes would also have been targeted by thieves, although the phenomenon had already been observed last January. At that time, this one had not really made talk about him, remaining still relatively anecdotal. But in recent weeks, the frequency of thefts has accelerated, pushing the police to react and raise awareness among the general public.
[#vigilance] Motorists, do ⚠️ to your vehicles. Thefts of central consoles have been observed in recent days at @SteMetropole. 🚗 of the brand @vwgroup_fr are particularly targeted. You notice suspicious individuals, dial 17. pic.twitter.com/YrGzUrDKpU
– National Police 42 (@ PoliceNat42) August 13, 2021
If you find your vehicle fractured with a gaping hole on the dashboard and a center console literally gone, the first thing to do is call the police. In the meantime, do not touch anything, in order to facilitate the investigation and not to pollute the scene, which would make the work of the experts more difficult. Passers-by who notice suspicious behavior on the part of people approaching cars are also called to warn the police by dialing 17. If you witness such a scene, do not act alone. , so as not to put yourself in danger. It should then be known that the operating mode of the thugs is rather simple, since they are satisfied to break the window of the targeted vehicle, then to tear off the central console, and in particular the screen, very sought after. If no precise list of models has been communicated, this practice would undoubtedly target the most common vehicles, thus responding to a logic of supply and demand.
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If we no longer hear about car radios theft, very common in the 1980s and 1990s, thieves have not finished with the equipment of our cars. Now, it is rather touch screens and other multimedia systems that are particularly popular with thieves, who can thus resell them fraudulently, especially online. Although it is unfortunately not possible to protect yourself effectively against theft, a few precautions can limit the risks. First of all, try to park in a secure place, in a locked box and equipped with an alarm, ideally. If you are parking on the street, be sure to sit on a well-lit street with as much traffic as possible. Thieves act less when there are witnesses, it makes sense. Finally, check that your car is properly locked and that your windows are closed, in order to avoid making it easier for them.
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The Loire national police force warns motorists against the theft of central consoles on certain Volkswagen models.
If you own a Volkswagen Group vehicle, you had better read the following lines carefully. Indeed, the national police of the Loire warns for several days the owners of Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda or Audi, while several thefts of central consoles have been noted. If for the moment, this practice still seems limited to the suburbs of Saint-Etienne (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), there is no doubt that it could develop throughout the rest of France. In addition, do not think that you are spared if you do not have a vehicle produced by the German group, since Mercedes would also have been targeted by thieves, although the phenomenon had already been observed last January. At that time, this one had not really made talk about him, remaining still relatively anecdotal. But in recent weeks, the frequency of thefts has accelerated, pushing the police to react and raise awareness among the general public.
[#vigilance] Motorists, do ⚠️ to your vehicles. Thefts of central consoles have been observed in recent days at @SteMetropole. 🚗 of the brand @vwgroup_fr are particularly targeted. You notice suspicious individuals, dial 17. pic.twitter.com/YrGzUrDKpU
– National Police 42 (@ PoliceNat42) August 13, 2021
If you find your vehicle fractured with a gaping hole on the dashboard and a center console literally gone, the first thing to do is call the police. In the meantime, do not touch anything, in order to facilitate the investigation and not to pollute the scene, which would make the work of the experts more difficult. Passers-by who notice suspicious behavior on the part of people approaching cars are also called to warn the police by dialing 17. If you witness such a scene, do not act alone. , so as not to put yourself in danger. It should then be known that the operating mode of the thugs is rather simple, since they are satisfied to break the window of the targeted vehicle, then to tear off the central console, and in particular the screen, very sought after. If no precise list of models has been communicated, this practice would undoubtedly target the most common vehicles, thus responding to a logic of supply and demand.
Popular accessories
If we no longer hear about car radios theft, very common in the 1980s and 1990s, thieves have not finished with the equipment of our cars. Now, it is rather touch screens and other multimedia systems that are particularly popular with thieves, who can thus resell them fraudulently, especially online. Although it is unfortunately not possible to protect yourself effectively against theft, a few precautions can limit the risks. First of all, try to park in a secure place, in a locked box and equipped with an alarm, ideally. If you are parking on the street, be sure to sit on a well-lit street with as much traffic as possible. Thieves act less when there are witnesses, it makes sense. Finally, check that your car is properly locked and that your windows are closed, in order to avoid making it easier for them.
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
Check out that part thieves covet on your car
SUVs are popular with thieves
Peugeot 3008, 5008 and DS 7 Crossback: beware of theft!
