Motorists issued urgent warning as thieves use drones to steal Volkswagen badges 'in seconds'

Thieves ‘use drones’ to steal 70 Volkswagen badges from cars in four-day crime spree

One victim says his badge was stolen in ‘sub-five seconds’

9 Aug, 14:14

Motorists issued urgent warning as thieves use drones to steal Volkswagen badges 'in seconds'

The Metropolitan Police has warned that criminals are using sophisticated methods to target vehicles and steal hood ornaments. A crime spree across the capital saw more than 70 car badges stolen over the course of four days, with Volkswagen vehicles targeted. The Met confirmed that it would be investigating incidents between July 15 and 19 after victims claimed that the front badges of their Volkswagen models were …

10 Aug, 15:21

Thieves steal 70 Volkswagen badges in four-day south London spree 'after using drones to scope out their victims'

Video doorbell and CCTV footage captured the thieves stealing the sensors kept behind the VW emblem on the bonnet.

9 Aug, 00:29