Detectives arrested two young women Monday night accused of attempting to use a key fob programmer to steal a nearby vehicle during a police pursuit in Nashville.

WISN 12 asked why the key fob programmer was sought after. "Basically, they can program 70, 80% of the brands -- Dodge, Ford, Nissan," Barrera said.

Detectives arrested two young women Monday night accused of attempting to use a key fob programmer to steal a nearby vehicle during a police pursuit in Nashville.

Suspects can steal cars in seconds with a key-fob programmer in their hands, police say the crime is on the rise.

Thieves hacked her key fob to get in, start the car and drive away with it. “They actually had a programmer. I am sure. Which, they cost around $8,000.

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