Ramapo Police Investigate Series Of Car Thefts
RAMAPO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Police are investigating a series of car thefts in Rockland County.
Three vehicles were stolen from the driveways of homes in the Monsey section of Ramapo in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, police said.
A grey 2013 Ford Escape with New York license plate GHH-1622 and a white 2012 Honda Pilot with New York license plate FSW-6306 were both stolen from a driveway on Pine Road, according to police.
Ramapo Police Investigate Series Of Car Thefts
A black 2012 Jaguar XJL with New York license plate FSC-7574 was taken from a driveway on Meadowbrook Lane, police said.
The vehicles were unlocked and had electronic keys inside at the time they were stolen, police said.
Det. Lt. Mark Emma suspects the thieves are using high-tech gadgets.
"They basically have an electronic device and drive around and say, 'Yup, that car has a key in it because I am getting a radio signal from it.' That key sends out a signal to the car to start it. So, you know, people have to be careful and look a little after themselves as well and make sure they take the key out of the car," Emma told WCBS 880's Sean Adams.
The thefts occurred two days after three vehicles, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle, were stolen from Pomona and Wesley Hills.
There are no definite links yet, but police are wondering if there's another car theft ring on the prowl, Adams reported.
Earlier this year, officials said New Jersey State Police busted an outfit stealing high-end luxury SUVs, which were then shipped to West Africa.
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