High-Tech Thieves Target GMC Trucks in Houston

Authorities warn of rising thefts using cloned key fobs to steal vehicles in seconds

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Law enforcement officials are reporting an increase in GMC truck thefts across the Houston area, with thieves using high-tech devices to unlock and steal vehicles in a matter of seconds. In one recent case, a truck was taken right out of a homeowner's driveway, all caught on surveillance video.

Why it matters

The rise in GMC truck thefts highlights the growing threat of sophisticated, tech-savvy criminals who can bypass security systems and steal vehicles with ease. This trend not only impacts individual victims, but also raises broader concerns about public safety and the need for enhanced anti-theft measures in the Houston area.

The details

Authorities say thieves are using "relay attacks" or key signal cloning to carry out the thefts. These high-tech tools can capture and replicate the signal from a key fob, allowing criminals to unlock, start and steal certain vehicles without setting off alarms. Investigators say the entire process can take less than a minute.

  • In one recent case, a GMC truck was stolen from a homeowner's driveway in River Oaks around 3:30 a.m. on February 10, 2026.
  • Police say they have seen an increase in GMC truck thefts across the Houston area in recent months.

The players

Andrew Boyd

A Houston resident whose GMC truck was stolen from his driveway in a matter of seconds, all caught on surveillance video.

Houston Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the rise in GMC truck thefts in the Houston area and urging residents to take extra precautions.

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What they’re saying

“These guys are clearly professionals. It didn't take them any time at all. They were basically smiling at my surveillance cameras.”

— Andrew Boyd (FOX 26 Houston)

“Walking out and seeing your vehicle completely gone is just a bad feeling that I don't want any of our neighbors to experience.”

— Andrew Boyd (FOX 26 Houston)

What’s next

Houston police are continuing to investigate the rise in GMC truck thefts and urge anyone with information to contact the department or Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

The sophisticated methods used by thieves to target GMC trucks in Houston highlight the need for vehicle owners to take extra security measures, such as using steering wheel locks, Faraday pouches for key fobs, and hidden kill switches, to protect their vehicles from high-tech criminals.