The owner of a 2010 Mercedes 550 contacted the Dallas Police Department to report that his vehicle was stolen. The owner was having a party at his apartment and when it was over, he noticed that his car keys and his Mercedes were missing. He did not give anybody permission to take his Mercedes. The
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 MoreThe owner of a Mercedes Benz E350 was recently the victim of a carjacking and attempted kidnapping in El Cajon, CA. Luckily, she was able to get away and the thieves took off in her car. The LoJack® system in her vehicle assisted local police in recovering it fast and apprehending a suspect in less
Read MoreIt was a cold December evening in Youngstown, OH, and the owner of a Mercedes Benz CL decided to let his car warm up in the driveway before going out for the evening. This was not a good idea. When a stranger jumped into the vehicle and drove off, the owner contacted police right away
Read MoreLoJack announced today its participation with the international crime ring investigation Project Windows. The operation included collaborative efforts between Canadian Law Enforcement, United States Homeland Security and Canadian Border Services, who each played a key role in tracking the group of highly-skilled criminals responsible for stealing more than $5.4 million in vehicles as part of
Read MoreThe LoJack® System has been instrumental in helping police track stolen vehicles and arrest those responsible. Sometimes, the suspects are wanted on other charges as well, or may be in possession of other stolen items or illegal substances. The police have even found additional stolen vehicles in the immediate area when tracking a car, truck
Read MoreUpon reviewing our recoveries, we often come across those involving relationships that have gone so wrong they end with stories about stolen (and thanks to LoJack, recovered) vehicles. With Valentine’s Day being today, here are a few theft stories that turned out “lovely” for the victims and not so great for their former significant others.
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 MoreHave you ever brought your car into the dealership for a repair and they are generous enough to loan you a car for the day? Those cars, many times new models, certainly are fun to drive. Evidently, the suspect in this case liked his loaner car a little bit too much and decided to keep
Read MoreCelebrity’s Classic Cars Fair Game for Thieves
- August 30, 2012
What do television psychologist Dr. Phil and movie star John Travolta have in common? Over the past several months, each has had his classic vehicle stolen from a dealership or repair shop. Dr. Phil’s ’57 Chevy and John Travolta’s vintage 1970 Mercedes were each the target of thieves — and in the case of Travolta’s
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