LoJack’s leading GPS technology turns yet another vehicle theft into a successful recovery story. In this recent case, a thief posing as a potential customer entered a dealership and drove off with a 2018 Kia Stinger, valued at $42,000. Fortunately, LoJack’s nationwide GPS solution had been installed and the police were able to locate the

A car is stolen in America every 36 seconds. According to stolen car statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, car theft in 2020 was up 9% – a total of 880,595 vehicles were reported stolen.[1] While the Covid-19 pandemic and its related economic hardships likely contributed to the uptick in thefts, auto theft is

At LoJack, we are in a unique position to see trends and techniques in auto theft as they happen. Our relationship with law enforcement, our stolen vehicle recovery technology and our high success rate give us exceptional insight into how and why thieves are stealing cars.

July is National Theft Protection Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to help you learn how to protect your vehicle from today’s thief.

Auto theft is often the first crime engaged in by juvenile offenders who go on to a career of committing other crimes. Stolen vehicles are often used in burglaries, armed robberies and other crimes.

It might not seem obvious unless it happens to you, but the distinction between a joyrider and a professional thief is very important. Although two types of thief might use similar techniques, the crucial difference is intent: the joyrider never means to permanently deprive you of your vehicle.  Cars stolen by joyriders are often found

We believe that law enforcement can work with communities to help reduce vehicle theft by educating them about how to protect their cars and the valuables.

Monthly Recovery Report highlights five recoveries by law enforcement. Three of the five vehicles have a value over $100,000.

As we’ve discussed on this blog in the past, the west coast is a hot bed for auto theft. California is the top state for auto theft, and Washington is not far behind at #4. A trend is also emerging in Oregon, where auto theft has increased 10% over the previous year according to recent FBI

2011 National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Holiday Vehicle Theft Contact: Frank Scafidi 916.979.1510 fscafidi@nicb.org Vehicle Thieves Slow Down, but Never Take a Holiday Halloween Posts More Thefts, but New Year’s Day Still Busiest Official Holiday for Vehicle Thieves DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 18, 2012 — In 2011, more than trick-or-treaters were active on Halloween as that