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

Some Jeep Grand Cherokee L's are reportedly completely useless after the key fob is unable to communicate with the necessary electronics.

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.

Are you experiencing issues with the original key fob in your brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee or Grand Cherokee L? Well, you are definitely not alone, as this is not a one-off situation.

After a Jeep worth $32,000 was stolen in Penn Township, police are warning the public that car thieves are getting smarter.

Here's a cautionary tale for dealers about a novel approach to stealing a car off the lot -- with inadvertent help from a salesperson.