If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's the latest target for car thieves. It's not a Chevy or Jeep. It's a device. It doesn't look like much, but for crooks, it's the key to quickly getting behind the wheel of as ...

In addition to tailgate thefts, authorities are also seeing an increase in high-tech vehicle thefts using key programming devices.

KHOU 11 reported that officers found a stash of blank key fobs and a key programming device — evidence of a growing problem with high-tech car theft in the area.

KHOU 11 reported that officers found a stash of blank key fobs and a key programming device — evidence of a growing problem with high-tech car theft in the area.

“These devices are about the size of a cell phone and are a programming tool that picks up the signal of a key fob nearby which the device then clones,” police said.

The driver was allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car and had multiple key fobs, a stolen handgun, and a key programming device in the car ...

Crime Michigan State Police: Car thieves programming new keys to steal vehicles The vehicles targeted are Dodge Chargers, Challengers, Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees.