LoJack Vehicle Recovery Case File: Warrant First — 2020 GMC Sierra Denali (Dallas, TX)
- October 15, 2025
- rogelioramirez
First‑person account by a LoJack Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) supporting police agencies; not a sworn officer.
Case Snapshot
Vehicle: 2020 GMC Sierra Denali (approx. value $36,679)
Activation: Dallas Police Department, Texas (NCIC entry upon theft report)
Recovery: Dallas Police Department, Texas
Dealership/Installer: Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Prosper, Texas (LoJack installed)
Vehicle Recovery Narrative
The owner did the right thing—called it in fast. Dallas PD logged the theft and entered the VIN into NCIC. The LoJack unit, installed at the point of sale, came online. Through the LoJack LE app, detectives watched the pickup settle at a residential property with no visible plate.
This is where patience pays. Auto Theft detectives secured a search warrant before stepping foot on the property. Once served, they confirmed the Sierra as the LoJack‑equipped stolen vehicle and found a second vehicle of interest on‑site. Both were towed for a full workup.
Clean process, clean recovery. Technology found it; sound procedure kept it admissible.
Tactical Takeaways for LE Partners
- Rapid NCIC entry and LoJack activation produced a steady location fix for Dallas PD.
- Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant prior to recovery—no shortcuts.
- A second vehicle of interest on the property was also located and towed for investigation.
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