LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Columbia Borough Police warned about a high-tech method letting thieves steal cars in silence.

The police department said key fob cloning, also known as "car hacking," is on the rise in the state. Because many cars now use keyless entry, the department said thieves are cloning key fobs to steal cars.

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"Criminals have figured out how to steal your car using technology," the department said.

Key fobs send a short-range signal to unlock a car's door and even start the engine. Readily-available technology can copy this signal in seconds.

While the technology makes theft much easier, police said there are steps car owners can take to protect their vehicles: • Never leave a key fob near the f

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