LoJack Stops Border Run: Stolen Jeep Wrangler Recovered Twice in Six Months
- September 25, 2025
- Earl Brown
For the second time in just six months, a Los Angeles man’s Jeep Wrangler was stolen – and once again, quickly recovered with LoJack before it could cross the border.
After the theft was reported to the Los Angeles Police Department, the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Fortunately, the Jeep was equipped with a LoJack GPS system. Once the owner alerted the 24-hour LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Hotline, the vehicle was instantly added to LoJack LE, the platform that provides law enforcement with live tracking data.
Almost immediately, the Jeep’s signal showed it heading southbound, raising concerns that it was en route to Mexico. Within minutes, officers from the California Highway Patrol joined detectives from the Foreign Export and Recovery (FEAR) Unit to intercept the vehicle.
A marked patrol unit conducted a high-risk traffic stop on the freeway. The driver surrendered without incident and was taken into custody. The Jeep was recovered safely and returned to its owner – marking the second time this year the same vehicle has been rescued from thieves.
Law enforcement officials say the case underscores how technology like LoJack helps agencies combat organized vehicle theft and stop stolen cars from being trafficked across the border.
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