It’s really not a good idea to leave a spare key inside your vehicle. A thief may break into your car planning to steal its contents, and obtaining a key gives them the opportunity to steal the car as well. These Los Angeles, California residents learned this lesson the hard way when their 2013 Toyota
Read MoreLos Angeles Police Department Recovers Stolen 2013 Toyota Tacoma Assisted by the LoJack® System
- January 9, 2014
- jaleman
When the Toyota Tacoma owner in this case had the LoJack® system installed at the time of purchase, he probably didn’t anticipate his truck being stolen just eight months later, but he was smart enough to be prepared, and local law enforcement was able to track it down that same day. On June 8th, 2013,
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 MoreLoJack Helps Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Unit Find Stolen Construction Equipment
- January 3, 2014
- jaleman
Nashville, TN. Jan 02, 2014 7:44 PM EST – High-tech (LoJack) tracking equipment led law enforcement agencies to some pricey stolen construction equipment. Officials said the Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Unit and the Criminal Investigation Division were able to track down two stolen mini excavators on December 26. One was found stolen from a
Read MoreCompanies that rent equipment know how valuable their machines are and how popular these items are with thieves. Many of them choose to protect their assets with the LoJack® system, which gives law enforcement help in tracking down and recovering stolen inventory. In this case, a 2009 Magnum CE-MLT-360 Light Tower taken from an event
Read MoreWhen a Cadillac Escalade is stolen overnight in Texas, local law enforcement, assisted by the LoJack® system, recover it and a lot more- two other stolen cars, four pieces of construction equipment, and the makings of an international chop shop operation. On October 27th, 2013, the Cadillac’s owner contacted the Harris County Sheriff’s Department to
Read MoreLoJack’s Winter Advisory to Vehicle Owners: Do Not Get Left Out In The Cold
- December 12, 2013
- jaleman
To better prepare car owners for the rigorous winter driving months, here’s LoJack’s best tips to protect vehicles and assets this season. Car thieves have been known to target the winter months, notably because owners often start their vehicles on cold mornings and leave holiday gifts in plain sight — making their vehicles easy targets for
Read MoreCalifornia Police Help Recover 1963 Cadillac Convertible in 22 Minutes with Help from the LoJack® System
- December 12, 2013
- jaleman
Classic car owners are fiercely protective of their ‘babies’. They want to protect their assets in every way possible. The LoJack® For Classics System is specially designed to protect classic and collectible vehicles without draining power or changing the appearance or value of the machine. In this case, a 1963 Cadillac Convertible stolen in Los
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 Helps California Police Recover Stolen Lincoln MKZ in Five Minutes
- December 6, 2013
- jaleman
When the California victims in this case decided to purchase the LoJack® system for their 2013 Lincoln MKZ a little over five months ago, it’s doubtful that they expected to be utilizing it so soon. When their car was discovered missing very early one Friday morning, their local law enforcement, assisted by LoJack, were able
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