LoJack® System Helps New Mexico Auto Theft Task Force Recover a Stolen Chrysler 300

The owner of a 2016 Chrysler 300 contacted the Raton Police Department to report the vehicle was stolen.  The Raton PD verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers which automatically activated the LoJack® System concealed in the Chrysler 300.

Shortly after the activation and approximately 230 miles away, officers and Auto Theft detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department picked up the silent LoJack signal from the stolen Chrysler with the LoJack Police Tracking Computers (PTC) that are installed in their patrol vehicles, undercover vehicles and aircraft.  The New Mexico Auto Theft Task Force (comprising of Auto Theft personnel from Albuquerque PD and New Mexico State Police) initiated covert tracking of the Chrysler.

Following the directional and audible cues from the PTC, the ATTF tracked the LoJack signal to the area of Eubank and Lomas.  The Chrysler was occupied and rather than risk a high speed pursuit the ATTF continued with covert surveillance.  The Chrysler pulled off onto a side street in the area of Central and Dallas.  At this time the ATTF initiated contact with the Chrysler and took the driver into custody.  The Chrysler was processed for evidence and towed from the scene for safekeeping.

The LoJack® System was installed in the Chrysler 300 in December 2015 at Brad Francis Chrysler in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

• 2016
• Brad Francis Chrysler
• Chrysler
• Chrysler 300
• New Mexico
• Raton