New High-Tech Key Fob Theft: How Thieves Steal Cars in Seconds

The ProPad Theft Method

• 🚨 Police nationwide are warning about a new high-tech method used by thieves to steal cars in seconds, known as the ProPad.
• 💡 This tool, originally used by locksmiths, can clone key fobs and program new ones, allowing thieves to drive vehicles away without ever touching a key.
• ⚠️ Cars manufactured in 2020 and older are reported to be more vulnerable to this type of theft.

Real-World Impact and Recovery

• 🚗 Christina Raldi witnessed her own SUV being stolen from her driveway at night by a suspect who ran from a Dodge Charger.
• 💥 Her vehicle was eventually recovered after a police chase but was totaled.

Geographic Spread and Prevention Tips

• 🗺️ This theft method has been reported across the U.S., from Michigan and Georgia to New York and Texas.
• 🔒 To protect your vehicle, police advise removing all valuables from your car, locking it up, and if possible, parking it in a garage.
• ⏱️ The process of cloning a key fob can reportedly be completed in just a few minutes.