Crime Thieves could use a key fob programming tool to steal your car, police warn These key programming tools can be purchased online anywhere. They can range from $60 to $600.

High-tech car theft on the rise, these are the most vulnerable models Suspects can steal cars in seconds with a key-fob programmer in their hands, police say the crime is on the rise.

Police say they seized break-and-enter tools and a key programmer tablet that they said can be used to recode the transponder in a car key or key fob.