The surprising SUV theft hotspot in South Africa

• Bloemfontein is not the surprising SUV theft hotspot, but rather the Free State province as a whole, which has seen a surge in new-model, high-end SUV thefts.
• The Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) attributes the surge to relay attacks, especially in the Bloemfontein area, where organised criminals are using technology to target vehicles equipped with keyless entry and start systems.
• Law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to take precautions to protect their SUVs from relay attacks, such as keeping valuables out of sight and being cautious when parking in isolated areas.