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A third of all Victorian car thefts now involve key cloning devices

Police say criminals are able to steal certain push-button start models within 15 seconds, using key reprogramming devices bought online.

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ABC AustraliaMar 16, 2026, 3:12 AM

A third of all Victorian car thefts now involve key cloning devices

Police say criminals are able to steal certain push-button start models within 15 seconds, using key reprogramming devices bought online.

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