LoJack Assists with Recovery of Toyota Tacoma in Baja California, MX

In Glendale, CA, a 2021 Toyota Tacoma valued at $38,000 was stolen from a driveway while the owner slept. Upon discovering the theft, the owner utilized his LoJack consumer application and was alarmed to discover that the vehicle had been driven to Mexico. The theft was promptly reported to the Glendale Police Department, and the vehicle was entered as stolen in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

The owner also reached out to the LoJack 24-hour stolen vehicle hotline. The case was escalated to a LoJack law enforcement liaison, who added the vehicle to the LoJack law enforcement network (LoJack LE) and informed detectives with the California Highway Patrol's Mexican Liaison Unit. These detectives successfully tracked and relayed the vehicle's location in Baja California to the Mexican Guardia Nacional. Shortly afterward, officers in Mexico provided a photo of the truck and its VIN, confirming a successful recovery.

The stolen Toyota was impounded for safekeeping until it could be repatriated back into the United States. Upon learning about the recovery, the owner expressed immense gratitude and stated he never thought he would see his truck again after witnessing how far south into Mexico it had traveled. He credited the coordinated efforts of the California Highway Patrol Mexican Liaison Unit, the Mexican Guardia Nacional, and LoJack for their swift and effective actions.

LoJack’s reach into Mexico underscores its robust infrastructure and commitment to vehicle recovery, ensuring that vehicle owners have peace of mind, knowing that their assets are protected by a system that operates efficiently across borders.