Vehicle Stolen from Stoke-on-Trent Driveway After Burglars Target Key Safes

A vehicle has been stolen from a driveway in Stoke-on-Trent following an overnight burglary where suspects breached exterior key safes to gain access to the keys.

The incident highlights a growing concern among local residents regarding the security of outdoor key storage devices. Police report that the thieves targeted the property under the cover of darkness, successfully cracking open the key safe mounted on the exterior wall. With the keys in hand, the suspects were able to start the vehicle and drive away undetected.

Safety experts advise homeowners to position key safes in discreet locations out of direct public view and to ensure they are high-quality, secure models. Anyone with information or security camera footage of the theft is encouraged to contact Staffordshire Police.