Police Recover Multiple LoJack-Equipped Motorcycles & Discover Several Chop Shops Over Memorial Day Weekend

As Biking Season Kicks-off, Motorcycle Theft Revs Up

WESTWOOD, Mass., June 5 -- Memorial Day Weekend not only ushers in the start of bike riding season for many, but also brings with it a rise in motorcycle thefts. This past Memorial Day Weekend, LoJack Corporation's stolen motorcycle recovery system led police to recover four stolen bikes -- some within an hour of system activation -- and discover three chop shops located in various states across the country. In total, the LoJack-equipped motorcycles helped police recover eight stolen bikes, as well as a truck, van and flatbed. Additional vehicles were seized that are suspected to be stolen. Four suspects have been arrested to date and investigations are ongoing.

"As riding season gears up to full swing, owners need to take extra precautions to protect their bikes from the increasing threat of theft," said Ronald V. Waters, LoJack's President and Chief Operating Officer. "The sad truth is that today's clever thieves are very calculating -- they know just what bike they want and just how to get it. Because of that, owners should use multiple theft protection methods -- from common sense measures like parking in a garage when at home, to using bike locks effectively, to having a proven stolen vehicle recovery system in the event the bike is stolen. This multi-layered approach is the only way to ensure the security of your bike."

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  LoJack-Equipped Suzuki Stolen in SC Leads Police to Chop Shop in NC

In this recovery, a LoJack-equipped 2007 Suzuki was stolen while the victim was vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police picked up the signal and tracked the bike to a residence in Fayette, NC. A chop shop was discovered with two additional stolen bikes. The bikes were highly accessorized with chrome, bringing the value of the stolen assets to $48,000. One person was arrested and charged with four felony counts.

LoJack-Equipped Suzuki Stolen in NC Leads Police to Chop Shop

In this recovery, another 2007 Suzuki was stolen from an apartment complex in Charlotte, NC. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office began tracking the bike within only 10 minutes of activation and located the bike in a public storage facility. The bike was recovered, along with a 2006 Suzuki sports bike and a Honda dirt bike, with a total value of $22,000.

LoJack System Helps Michigan Police Recover Stolen Suzuki & Bust Chop Shop

In this recovery, a 2003 Suzuki was stolen from Waterford Township, northwest of Detroit. Within 16 minutes of activation, the Detroit Police Department tracked the location of the motorcycle. The Commercial Auto Theft Section responded to the location, recovered the bike and also a stolen GMC truck, a stolen van and flatbed. Additional motorcycles and vehicles were also seized that are suspected to be stolen. Three suspects were arrested and charged with possession of stolen motor vehicles and chop shop operation.

Bike Rally Theft Leads Police to Recover Stolen Bike

In this bike rally theft story, a 2006 Suzuki was stolen from a bike rally in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office tracked the bike to an enclosed trailer and wooden garage at a residence in Parkton, NC. Officers recovered the stolen bike and found two additional motorcycles that are believed to be stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market two decades ago, is the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets. The company's time-tested system is optimized for recovering stolen mobile assets through its proven Radio Frequency technology and unique integration with law enforcement agencies in the United States that use LoJack's in-vehicle tracking equipment to recover cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and motorcycles. The company's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System delivers a better than 90 percent success rate and has helped recover more than $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped assets worldwide. Today LoJack operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in 29 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.