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The Latest on Key Security
Find the latest news across the United States on security for key control, thefts, and more.
1Micro Prevents $1,000,000 Dealership Theft Attempt
A 1Micro customer recently shared their experience of an attempted break-in at their dealership.
Happy 4th of July From 1Micro!
From the team at 1Micro, have a wonderful 4th of July! We are closed until Tuesday, July 5th.
Key Control In Your Dealership, Fleet, Rental Cars, Etc
If you have been reading 1Micro’s past blog posts over the weeks, you can see the numerous amounts of increased crime at dealerships, service centers, etc.
5 New Jeeps Stolen After Key Box is Pried Open In Seconds
More thefts occurred recently, where a key box was pried open, allowing thieves to drive off the lot with over $200,000 worth of Jeeps.
Key Box Broken Into, 130 Keys and Over $500,000 Worth of Vehicles Stolen
A key management system was pried open in seconds at a dealership outside of Chicago, resulting in over $500,000 of vehicles stolen, and over 130 keys stolen.
Two Vehicles Stolen From Dealership Showroom Floor
Ohio Highway Patrol is now investigating the theft of a Jeep and Dodge from a local dealership’s showroom floor. One suspect has been apprehended and remains in Richmond County Jail.
Suspects Caught in Thefts From Chicago Dealership
Early Sunday morning, an employee of the dealership reported a theft after the glass was shattered from a service bay window. It was found that multiple key fobs were stolen to some high-end vehicles.
10 Luxury Vehicles Stolen From Dealership
More thefts throughout the Chicago suburbs continue to rattle those involved. A family-owned dealership experienced an overnight heist after thieves stole keys from a wooden keyboard within their back office.
Key Control System Dragged Out of a Dealership
It only took minutes to commit the act, but surveillance video shows thieves stealing a key system full of about 300 keys. The dealership was forced to re-key every key, an expensive process for the store.