The high-tech way to steal cars is taking off across Milwaukee. Milwaukee police say they responded to 19 car thefts from key fob programmers in the first three months of the year.

Transponder City Locksmith Services in Bridgeview, IL was burgled by thieves looking for key fob programmers, which make stealing cars easier.

A Chicago auto technician recounts the terrifying moment robbers shot at him in an attempt to steal his car key programmer.

Prosecutors say an alleged car theft ring uses key fob programmers to steal cars, change their VINs and sell them to make a profit.

Police are concerned that stolen key programmer could be used in future crimes. "A lot of vehicles may have some type of microchip or chipping in that key that the vehicle actually reads ...