No, but it will unlock from just (apparent) proximity which allows the thief enter the vehicle where they are then able to push the "Start" button. Again, the c

No, but it will unlock from just (apparent) proximity which allows the thief enter the vehicle where they are then able to push the "Start" button. Again, the car will think the key is present and will start. At that point, the thief can stop the signal relay and the car will keep running without the key being "present".