A male adult came to a dealership asking to test drive a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. When the sales person asked for a valid driver’s license, the male indicated all he had was an ID and a suspended driver’s license. The sales person demonstrated some features on the Camaro but told the male he could
Read MoreThe owners of a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to report that their vehicle was stolen. The LASD Lakewood verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers which automatically activated the LoJack® System concealed in the Chevrolet. Only 21 minutes later deputies from
Read MoreLoJack’s Top Ten Recovery Stories of 2014
- December 23, 2014
With the end of the year in sight, it’s time for a LoJack tradition. We’ve collected some of the wildest and wackiest stories that the LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System was involved with in 2014 and compiled them into our Top 10 stolen vehicle recovery stories of the year. Enjoy – and from our LoJack family to
Read MoreOn January 7, 2013, the owners of a 2011 Scion XB contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-San Dimas Station to report that their vehicle was stolen. LASD deputies verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the Scion. Minutes
Read MoreOn June 5th, the owner of a 2010 Melroe Bobcat Skid Steer contacted the Orange Police Department to report that their skid steer had been stolen. A theft report was completed and the skid steer’s information was entered into the federal and state crime computers. This routine police action automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed
Read MoreOn April 28th, 2013, a stunned couple called police to report that they were victims of a home invasion. Suspects broke into their home and confronted the terrified owners with a semi-automatic hand gun. They demanded the keys to the victims Mercedes-Benz, Bentley and Ferrari. The suspects drove off in the Mercedes and Bentley, but
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 MoreImagine the shock and anger of realizing your car has been stolen. Then consider the 180 degree turn in emotion when you realize that the LoJack stolen vehicle recovery device you just purchased less than a month ago actually worked and it helped police locate your stolen vehicle in less than one hour. Well it’s
Read MoreOn July 26th, 2012 the concerned owner of a 2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle contacted the LAPD North Hollywood Division to report that his prized Yamaha had been stolen. LAPD verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the vehicle. Within
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