On August 6, 2012, the owner of a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo contacted the Detroit Police Department to report that the vehicle was stolen from their residential driveway overnight. Detroit Police verified the theft and entered the Chevrolet’s information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the

The 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

On May 25, 2012, the owner of a 2003 Toyota Highlander discovered her vehicle missing from her residence; upon further investigation, she also discovered almost $1,000, and the keys to the Toyota, also missing. The victim had recently hired a young man to complete some maintenance work on her home and he was nowhere to

Thieves will often make changes to a stolen car, truck, van or motorcycle to avoid apprehension. They can switch license plates, remove or change the VIN (vehicle identification number), and even attempt to paint the vehicle. These methods don’t fool the LoJack® system. Because the tracking device is concealed INSIDE the vehicle, it still gives

 Once again, the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) and LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN) will team up to promote National Vehicle Theft Protection Month. Throughout July, which is the top month of the year for vehicle theft, IAATI and LoJack will collaborate on a number of national educational initiatives to raise public awareness of the

In this case, a Toyota Tundra pickup stolen in Palm Beach, Florida is recovered in South Carolina thanks to the LoJack system. Wherever a LoJack is activated in the US, the homing signal is broadcast in any LoJack covered area in the country, so, even though the thieves thought crossing state lines would help them

SOURCE: National Insurance Crime Bureau (N.I.C.B.) Law enforcement officials at the Port of Los Angeles have uncovered a major organized criminal ring responsible for the theft and attempted exportation of over two million dollars worth of high end vehicles.

On Friday, July 13, 2012, the owner of a car dealership in Modesto, California, arrived for work and discovered that his dealership had been burglarized during the previous night. The suspects stole three used cars and various items, including credit cards, from inside the office. Modesto Police responded and completed the theft reports. During their

On July 23, 2012, the owner of a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta left his driver’s door open while carrying items from the vehicle. When he returned, he observed a male suspect sitting in his driver’s seat. Then, the suspect held out his hand for the keys; fearing for his safety, the victim gave up the keys,

On July 3, 2012, the owner of a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg contacted the San Diego Police Department to report that his vehicle was stolen in San Diego. San Diego officers verified the theft and entered the vehicle’s information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the Volkswagen.