Double Recovery: LoJack LE Helps Close Two Theft Cases in a Single Day

Some wins start before the crime is even committed. In this case, Honda of Oakland and Contra Costa Auto Auction gave two customers a built-in advantage by pre-installing LoJack GPS before delivery – a choice that would prove critical.

On Monday, August 11, a Honda Civic was reported stolen. Just hours later, a Honda CR-V was taken from a residence. Both thefts were immediately reported to Oakland PD and the 24-Hour LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Hotline. The VINs were entered into LoJack LE, the no-cost platform that gives law enforcement a real-time view of LoJack-equipped stolen vehicles.

Detectives with the Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force (ACRATT) quickly tracked the Civic to a residential neighborhood in Oakland. After confirming it was unoccupied, they maintained surveillance until it could be towed for safekeeping.

Before the paperwork was even finished, LoJack LE lit up again – this time with the CR-V. ACRATT detectives followed the signal to an Oakland fourplex, where the SUV sat unoccupied. It too was towed and secured.

Two thefts, two recoveries – both undamaged and returned to their owners the very same day – made possible by proactive dealerships, real-time LoJack tracking, and swift law enforcement coordination.

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Every minute counts when recovering a stolen vehicle. LoJack’s Law Enforcement app provides real-time GPS tracking, allowing officers to act quickly and efficiently. Want to see how LoJack can support your department? Request a demo today to learn more about LoJack’s solutions for law enforcement.