Roman Forest Police Warn Truck Owners of Specific Theft Methods

Truck Theft Surge in East Montgomery County

• 🚨 Roman Forest police are issuing a crime alert due to a significant rise in truck thefts.
• 📈 Over the past two weeks, more than 40 trucks have been stolen along the I69 corridor.
• 📍 The Talvola neighborhood alone has seen eight trucks stolen during this period.

Targeted Truck Models and Exploits

• 🎯 Thieves are specifically targeting newer models of GMC Denali, Sierra, and Chevrolet Silverado trucks.
• 💻 Tech-savvy thieves are using devices to clone key fob signals or reprogram keys via the OBD port.
• ⚡ This allows them to unlock and start the targeted trucks in a matter of seconds.

Recommended Security Measures

• 🔑 Always lock your doors and never leave spare keys inside the vehicle.
• 💡 Park your truck in well-lit areas whenever possible.
• 🔒 Consider installing anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, kill switches, or GPS trackers.
• 💻 Ensure your truck has the latest dealer software updates and consider using home security cameras to deter and record thefts.