A warning has been issued following a continuous rise in keyless car thefts in north and west Oxfordshire.   

Thames Valley Police says it is 'continuing' to see instances of cars being stolen from outside people's homes after a warning was issued about a rise in car thefts just last month.

The force said the thefts normally involves keyless cars and happens overnight, but added: "In some cases this has happened in the middle of the day when no-one expects it."

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It is unknown how many thefts have occurred recently and whether anyone has been charged.

Police have shared advice to keyless car drivers which includes how to protect their vehicles from being stolen. 

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "There is an easy way to protect against this theft and it involves getting a storage pouch/box for your keys which blocks the signal being stolen, the thieves steal your keys signal from outside your house and then use the signal to steal your car.

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"They will also de-activate any tracking signals from the vehicles as they are very organised and professionals who know what they are doing. 

"We are advising people to purchase a RFID key fob pouch or box as it is a simple thing that can stop the theft of your keyless car."

"Please take all steps you can to prevent your car being targeted," they added.