Stolen vehicle recovery experts, Tracker, have announced that the theft of cars using the owners’ keys continues to rise.

Latest figures show that £15.8 million pounds worth of vehicles or 84% of all cars stolen and recovered by them in 2010 involved theft of keys.

It doesn't matter how good your security installation, if owners leave their car keys near the front door where they can be seen and reached via the letterbox, then they are asking for trouble.

Owners are also advised not to store them where they can be found easily by any burglar for a quick get away!