Construction equipment theft is a real threat – the annual estimates of the cost of equipment theft vary from about $300 million to $1 billion (according to the most recent data available from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the National Equipment Register[1]). Heavy machinery is often targeted because of its high value, and

FBI theft statistics for 2015 show that California remains the #1 state for auto theft – in fact, eight of the top ten hot spots for vehicle theft in 2015 were in the Golden State, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. At the same time, auto theft nationwide has increased by three percent according to data

SOURCE: NICB DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 19, 2016  — As Halloween approaches, there may be more than ghouls, gremlins and witches canvassing the landscape. How many car thieves will also be prowling the nation’s streets this Halloween disguised as trick-or-treaters as they case neighborhoods for their next target? The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has

The owners of a 2012 Honda Civic contacted the Pleasant Hill Police Department to report that their vehicle had been stolen. The victims advised their Honda had been taken from their residence. The Pleasant Hill PD verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers which automatically activated the

LoJack is excited to announce today that Tom Allen, former Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant, will be the newest member of its Law Enforcement Liaison team. His experience and expertise will bolster support for the law enforcement agencies utilizing the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Network in the Southern Nevada and Utah regions. “Over the course

Today, LoJack announced the newest member to its Law Enforcement Liaison team, former California Highway Patrol Sergeant Ron Rogers. Covering the San Jose/San Francisco Bay area, Ron will provide added support and expertise in the auto theft space to San Francisco Bay regional law enforcement agencies utilizing the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Network. “Ron has

Spotted: The Connected Vehicle Thief The summer months bring beach weather, vacations, barbeques and more fun activities, however, they also signify a significant uptick in the amount of stolen vehicles. July and August are the top time of the year for auto theft, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[1] This has been

Everyone likes to get something extra for their effort.  There’s nothing better than a solid pay-off for hard work. For this month’s notable commercial recoveries of the month, we will feature two cases from the state of Florida in which law enforcement officers received double the reward for their efforts. While the circumstances surrounding each

The owners of a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle contacted the West Covina Police Department to report that their vehicle was stolen from their driveway. According to the owner, his video security camera recorded the event, obtained a description of suspect and vehicle. Police verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal

CANTON, MA and IRVINE, CA — July 7, 2016 – LoJack, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) and a leader in vehicle theft recovery has launched a campaign as part of National Vehicle Theft Protection Month in July to raise awareness of the Connected Vehicle Thief. With the emergence of sophisticated connected vehicle and