Toyota Hilux owners warned as thefts soar
25th September 2025
Lincolnshire Police has urged Toyota Hilux owners to secure their vehicles after 10 thefts were reported across the county in just one month.
Around 10 incidents have been recorded from 22nd August to date, and the cars being targeted in this theft series appear to be the Toyota Hilux, the force confirmed.
Several incidents have been reported in the Bourne, Stamford, Sleaford, Spalding, Gedney, Lincoln, Marston and Bicker areas.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “We are pursuing all lines of enquiry available to us at this stage, but we would also like to encourage those who own or drive a Toyota Hilux to remain vigilant.”
Advice for car owners
Officers have shared several measures that owners can take to better secure their vehicles:
- Put your keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch like a Faraday bag or even an OBD port lock protector
- Park your car in illuminated areas and where surveillance is available i.e. CCTV or RING doorbell
- Additional physical security can also help prevent your car from being driven away, even if a thief gains entry. Steering wheel locks, pedal boxes and gear stick locks are some examples
- Immobilisers can also prevent a car from starting unless the correct fob, key or activation process is used
- Modern car alarms and tracker systems can isolate or shut down fuel systems to bring the vehicle to a stop.
For more advice on how to keep vehicles safe, visit the Lincolnshire Police website.
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