Electronic programming equipment and blank vehicle key fobs were stolen from a locksmith in an armed carjacking in Easton Wednesday afternoon.

A Nashville man’s 2015 Jeep Cherokee SRT was stolen from his apartment’s parking garage and believes the thief used a key programmer.

According to police, between Dec. 29, 2024, and Feb. 20, 2025, thieves have been using sophisticated scanner tools to reprogram blank key fobs in under 90 seconds.

Transponder Island Inc., an internationally known automotive key programming company with the best-in-class transponder solutions is introducing a new line of its newest range of key programmer tools.

Virginia 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.