Police warn RAM owners about surge in infotainment system theft

The Detroit Police Department reportedly warned that the Detroit Police Department should keep an eye on their pickup trucks as thieves have been targeting them. However, they are more focused on stealing infotainment systems than the truck itself.

Although the department did not issue a warning on social media, and people would actually see it, WDIV reports that authorities want to warn residents against the “thief’s crew” to proactively target the new Ram Trucks. This may not be surprising, as a quick search on eBay can get hundreds of dollars. It is also worth mentioning that flipping the infotainment system is easier and safer than trying to sell a stolen vehicle.

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Police advise residents to lock their trucks and ideally park them in a garage or fenced yard. Authorities also recommend keeping external lights at night to stop thieves.

It is not clear how common this issue is, but Redditor reported infotainment misuse attempted in February. In that incident, the thief was reportedly caught and abandoned the screen during his escape.

Digging deeper digging seems to be easy to remove the RAM infotainment system. YouTube tutorials show that the entire display and control panel are secured in place by two screws and a series of clips. After removing the screws, you just need to pull the display forward and disconnect a few wires. This is very useful for repairs and replacements, but not very good for preventing theft.