Car thieves target locksmiths to steal key fob programmer Police think the thieves are targeting computers used to program key fobs on newer cars.

Suspects can steal cars in seconds with a key-fob programmer in their hands, police say the crime is on the rise.

Florida cops have busted up a high-tech auto theft ring whose members allegedly used a key-fob programmer to steal $2.5 million worth of pricey vehicles from dealerships throughout the Sunshine State.

Police say 27-year-old Jordan Silas used a key fob reprogrammer to steal at least two vehicles. Authorities warned the public about these reprogrammers earlier this year. Silas pleaded guilty in ...