On December 17, 2012, the owner of a 2010 Ford Expedition contacted the Madera Police Department to report that their vehicle had been stolen. The Madera Police Department verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the Ford. About ninety

On December 15, 2012, the owner of a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo contacted the Tulare Police Department to report that their vehicle had been stolen. The Tulare Police Department verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the Chevrolet. About