It might not seem obvious unless it happens to you, but the distinction between a joyrider and a professional thief is very important. Although two types of thief might use similar techniques, the crucial difference is intent: the joyrider never means to permanently deprive you of your vehicle.  Cars stolen by joyriders are often found

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The 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

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LoJack 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

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Thanks to LoJack Corporation and local police, one Chicago chop shop has been uncovered and a suspect arrested. In the early morning hours of February 12th, 2012, the distraught owner of a Honda Civic contacted the Forest View Police Department to report their vehicle had been stolen.  Police verified the vehicle as stolen and entered

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LoJack Corporation today announced its top 10 auto theft recoveries of 2012.  From recovering stolen vehicles concealed in shipping containers bound for exportation overseas, to apprehending criminals who terrorized an elderly man, these stories demonstrate how the LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System continues to be highly effective for stolen vehicle recovery after helping recover more

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In cooperation with law enforcement, LoJack Corporation recovered over 10,000 cars and trucks last year. As you’re about to read, recoveries don’t always happen one at a time. After receiving an alert from their LoJack Early Warning System, the owner of a 2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 contacted NYPD’s 45th precinct, to report their motorcycle as stolen.

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