Thanks to LoJack Corporation and local police, one Chicago chop shop has been uncovered and a suspect arrested. In the early morning hours of February 12th, 2012, the distraught owner of a Honda Civic contacted the Forest View Police Department to report their vehicle had been stolen. Police verified the vehicle as stolen and entered
Read MoreA LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System uses Radio Frequency (RF) technology to track and recover stolen vehicles. Because RF signals are so strong and do not require line of sight with any satellites or cell towers, the LoJack system can track vehicles in places where GPS and cellular devices can’t. The LoJack system can find your
Read MoreLoJack Helps Recover Air Compressor Stolen in Burglary
- February 27, 2013
On the morning of February 26th , the owner of a construction company in Southwest Philadelphia arrived at his business to discover that it had been burglarized. The company owner reviewed surveillance video and discovered that an unknown male had cut a a hole in the fence that surrounded the storage yard and got into
Read MorePizzeria Caper – Why You Should Never Leave Your Car Running Unattended
- February 22, 2013
During adverse weather conditions, it can be very tempting to leave your car unattended while you run into the store or in this case a pizzeria to quickly grab and go. As the owner of an Audi Q7 learned the hard way, this unsafe practice can sometimes have dire consequences. On January 27, 2013, the
Read MoreNever underestimate the power of a LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System. On December 29, 2012, the owner of a 2003 GMC Yukon came home and was shocked to discover that his home had been burglarized and his vehicle stolen. He immediately contacted the Phoenix Police Department to report the crime. Phoenix Police confirmed the theft
Read MoreUpon reviewing our recoveries, we often come across those involving relationships that have gone so wrong they end with stories about stolen (and thanks to LoJack, recovered) vehicles. With Valentine’s Day being today, here are a few theft stories that turned out “lovely” for the victims and not so great for their former significant others.
Read MoreOn January 18, 2013, the owners of California Car Company contacted the Brea Police Department to report a 2004 BMW Z-3 had been stolen along with 12 other exotic cars from the lot of their dealership. Thieves broke into the car lot office, located the keys and were able to, for the time being, get
Read MoreLoJack Helps Manchester Police Recover Stolen Toyota Celica
- February 5, 2013
When it comes to vehicle theft, we suggest several layers of protection as theft prevention products are just one important step. Case in point, on the morning of 01/02/2013, the owner of a 1994 Toyota Celica left his home to head for work. When the owner got to where he had parked his Celica the
Read MoreOne of the great benefits of a LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is that when we find one stolen vehicle, many times it leads to the recovery of other stolen vehicles. Case in point, on January 2, 2013, the owner of a 2004 Cadillac Deville contacted the DeSoto Texas Police Department to report that his
Read MoreThere’s just no way to sugarcoat it, sometimes criminals aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed. In this story, the owner of a 2008 Scion XB contacted the Madera California Police Department to report that their vehicle was stolen. The Madera Police Department verified the theft and entered the Scion’s information into the state and
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