Motorists issued urgent warning as thieves use drones to steal Volkswagen badges 'in seconds'

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The Metropolitan Police has warned that criminals are using sophisticated methods to target vehicles and steal hood ornaments.A crime spree across the capital saw more than 70 car badges stolen over the course of four days, with Volkswagen vehicles targeted.The Met confirmed that it would be investigating incidents between July 15 and 19 after victims claimed that the front badges of their Volkswagen models were stolen.Experts have warned that the badges contain several vital sensors for driver-assistance features, potentially putting motorists in danger when behind the wheel.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The badges could potentially be worth hundreds of pounds, and, concerningly, can be removed from the vehicle in a matter of seconds.Speaking to The Times, one victim reported that she had seen a drone flying over her garden before the badge from her Volkswagen T-Roc was stolen.She described it as being "highly organised", adding that the criminals "knew exactly" where every car...

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