LoJack GPS and Law Enforcement Collaboration Lead to Cross-Border Recovery of Stolen Jeep

A Compton resident experienced every vehicle owner’s nightmare when she stepped outside her home and discovered her Jeep Wrangler had been stolen overnight – only a pile of glass marked where the vehicle once sat.

The theft was promptly reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Compton Station, and the vehicle’s information was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Fortunately, the Jeep was equipped with a LoJack GPS tracking system, pre-installed by Selma Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Selma, California.

The victim contacted the LoJack 24-Hour Stolen Vehicle Recovery Hotline, where a trained team verified the law enforcement report and quickly activated tracking through LoJack LE, a platform designed specifically for law enforcement to live-track stolen vehicles equipped with LoJack.

Upon activation, LoJack LE revealed a challenging twist – the Jeep had already crossed the U.S. border into Mexico.

While many might assume the vehicle was gone for good, LoJack’s service doesn’t stop at tracking signals. Behind the scenes is a team of Law Enforcement Liaisons who work closely with agencies across jurisdictions, including cross-border collaboration to assist in vehicle recovery.

In this case, a LoJack Liaison engaged the California Highway Patrol’s Mexican Liaison Unit and provided precise GPS coordinates to the Fiscalía General del Estado in Mexicali, Baja California.

Thanks to real-time tracking and cross-agency coordination, Mexican authorities located the stolen Jeep exactly where LoJack had indicated – parked in a residential neighborhood. The vehicle was secured and moved to a holding facility while arrangements were made for its repatriation to the United States.

“This recovery demonstrates the full power of the LoJack system — not just the technology, but the team behind it,” said a LoJack representative. “Our law enforcement liaisons are former officers and investigators who work tirelessly to support agencies and get stolen vehicles back to their rightful owners.”

The Jeep’s return is now in motion — a result of advanced GPS tracking, rapid communication, and a uniquely hands-on recovery service that sets LoJack apart.

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LoJack LE provides law enforcement agencies with live GPS tracking to recover stolen vehicles quickly and efficiently. If you’re ready to improve your department’s stolen vehicle recovery efforts, request a demo of LoJack LE and learn how it can support your team in tackling auto theft.