a remotely controlled hood lock release blocker assembly for preventing the release of a vehicle hood latch which includes a cable coupled to the hood release . the cable is secured to a platform journaled for rotation along the full length of a limited arc required to effect release of the hood latch and one of an electromagnetically controlled lever and mechanical dead bolt is provided for interfering with the rotation of the platform the full length of the limited arc preventing completion thereof whereby to prevent release of the hood . a control device in the form of a key operated energizing device for the electromagnet or a key operated control for withdrawing the lever and dead bolt respectively , is provided remote from the blocker assembly for changing the condition of the lever and dead bolt from interferent to non - interferent condition respectively .