LAPD Arrest Suspect for Theft of Honda Civic — Switched License Plates and Repainted Car

On May 22, 2012, the owner of a Honda Civic reported the vehicle stolen to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Division. After verifying the theft, LAPD officers entered the Honda’s information into the state and federal crime computers, which activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the Civic. A short time later, officers with LAPD’s