Crime Thieves could use a key fob programming tool to steal your car, police warn These key programming tools can be purchased online anywhere. They can range from $60 to $600.

High-tech car theft on the rise, these are the most vulnerable models Suspects can steal cars in seconds with a key-fob programmer in their hands, police say the crime is on the rise.

A Bridgeview locksmith is the latest victim in what is an increasingly common crime: stealing tools that make new key fobs for cars.

Recent reports have raised red alarms about the ability for a tech-savvy thief to hack into a vehicle's key fob, but experts say those instances are extremely rare.

High tech thieves are now targeting push start cars hacking into key fobs leaving many car owners in New Orleans without a vehicle.

Detroit — A driver was arrested Thursday after fleeing from state police and a car key fob programming tool was found with him in a house on the city's west side, officials said.