Auto theft is a real threat today in the U.S. and around the world. Last year more than 1.1 million cars were stolen, resulting in losses of nearly $8 billion. Auto theft is highly profitable for criminals, and arrests are rareonly 12.6 percent of all vehicle theft results in an arrest.
While various security systems and car alarms promise to protect against auto theft, most anti-theft device systems do little to ward off professional thieves who can steal any car they set their sights on.
But while you may not be able to stop auto theft, you can help the police track and recover your stolen car quickly with LoJackthe only stolen vehicle tracking and recovery system operated by the police.
Learn more about LoJack and auto theft now.
While a majority of stolen cars are never recovered, cars equipped with The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System are recovered more than 90 percent of the time. In fact, most LoJack-equipped vehicles are returned within 24 hours, and many within just a few hours.
When a car theft occurs, the police activate a tiny transmitter hidden inside the body of the auto. The transmitter sends a signal that tells law enforcement agents where to find the vehicle. The signal is strong enough to penetrate garage walls, steel containers, dense foliage, and other places that thieves typically try to hide stolen vehicles. To date, more than 100,000 LoJack-equipped vehicles have been recovered in the U.S., and worldwide, LoJack has helped recover more than 250,000 vehicles from auto theft.
For an additional layer of protection for your vehicle, LoJack offers the LoJack Early Warning Recovery System. If your car is moved without your authorization, LoJack will alert you immediately by e-mail, phone, or text message, allowing you to quickly check on your vehicle and alert police if you have been a victim of auto theft. The LoJack Early Warning System gives you an even greater chance of recovering your car quickly if it is stolen.
LoJack is the only stolen vehicle recovery system operated by law enforcement agencies. Police cars, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft are equipped with LoJack Tracking Computers that local, state, and federal officials use to track and recover LoJack-equipped vehicles.
To learn more about the LoJack products for cars, motorcycles, construction equipment, cargo, laptops, personal and business assets, and persons at risk, visit www.lojack.com.