12-30-12
South Florida residents parking near the Hollywood Florida Police department were puzzled every time they tried to unlock their cars using their keyless entry device. They stopped working. It took months for authorities to determine a pirate radio station operating in the area was interfering with the units.
Police are still searching for the pirate station operator, who was broadcasting Caribbean music at 104.7 on the dial. A detective and an FCC agent found the equipment on December 6th concealed under an air conditioning unit. Cars made by Ford, Lexus, Toyota, BMW and Mercedes reportedly were affected. The issues with the keyless entry devices began back in August.
Read more HERE at the Sun Sentinel
