Spotted: The Connected Vehicle Thief The summer months bring beach weather, vacations, barbeques and more fun activities, however, they also signify a significant uptick in the amount of stolen vehicles. July and August are the top time of the year for auto theft, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[1] This has been

Everyone likes to get something extra for their effort.  There’s nothing better than a solid pay-off for hard work. For this month’s notable commercial recoveries of the month, we will feature two cases from the state of Florida in which law enforcement officers received double the reward for their efforts. While the circumstances surrounding each

Many people still perceive auto theft as mostly a crime of opportunity. Teens out late at night stealing cars to go joyriding. A thief jumping into a vehicle running unattended and driving off. A bump and run carjacking. Those methods are still widespread and require vigilance. But today’s connected vehicle thief is also more methodical and patient than ever

When we think about securing our digital lives, what are the common best practices that come to mind? Change your online passwords. Use an anti-virus solution. Check your credit report. Never open an email attachment from a source you don’t know. Be careful using public Wi-Fi. Yes, it’s possible and the concerns are legitimate. But keep in

The owners of a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle contacted the West Covina Police Department to report that their vehicle was stolen from their driveway. According to the owner, his video security camera recorded the event, obtained a description of suspect and vehicle. Police verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal

CANTON, MA and IRVINE, CA — July 7, 2016 – LoJack, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) and a leader in vehicle theft recovery has launched a campaign as part of National Vehicle Theft Protection Month in July to raise awareness of the Connected Vehicle Thief. With the emergence of sophisticated connected vehicle and

Prioritize Theft Prevention and Recovery this Summer The most recent construction theft report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the National Equipment Register (NER) suggests the total value of heavy equipment stolen in 2014 was close to $300 million, a staggering sum that led these associations to conclude, “By frequency of loss, theft

  This month on the Auto Theft Blog we feature two outstanding vehicle recoveries that illustrate the results of exemplary police work. The officers responsible for the recoveries detailed in this month’s post worked quickly and intelligently, utilizing experience, technology and intuition to track and capture the guilty suspects. These recoveries were extremely noteworthy, not

By: Angela K. Dills Providence College Sean E. Mulholland Stonehill College – Department of Economics Source: Social Science Research Network The advent of smart-phone based, ride-sharing applications has revolutionized the vehicle for hire market. Advocates point to the ease of use and lower wait times compared to hailing a taxi or pre-arranging limousine service. Others argue

The owner of a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was out of town and his son stopped by to check on the residence when he found it had been burglarized. The son also found that his dad’s Corvette was stolen from the garage. The son called the Albuquerque Police Department to report the residential burglary and