Juveniles Caught Joyriding Stolen Vehicle Thanks to LoJack GPS and Fast-Acting Fresno Detectives

A peaceful summer morning took a sharp turn for one Fresno resident when he woke up to find his Hyundai Venue missing from his driveway. The car had vanished overnight.

The Fresno Police Department responded quickly, entering the stolen vehicle’s information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. But this wasn’t just any stolen car – it was equipped with a LoJack GPS tracking system, which made all the difference.

The case was escalated to an auto theft detective after the victim informed officers about the LoJack GPS system. The detective reached out to a LoJack law enforcement liaison to confirm the vehicle’s activation, and it was entered into LoJack LE, a no-cost platform that allows law enforcement to live-track stolen vehicles equipped with LoJack GPS devices.

Real-time GPS data revealed that the stolen Hyundai had traveled from Fresno to Millerton Lake. Detectives immediately adjusted their strategy and headed toward the lake. While en route, they tracked the vehicle’s movement in real time via LoJack LE, observing that the car had left the lake’s parking area and driven to a nearby convenience store.

As the driver was pumping gas into the stolen Hyundai, Fresno detectives were able to intercept and block the vehicle. Three juvenile suspects were detained at the scene.

It seems even car thieves enjoy a summer day at the lake – but for these suspects, the fun ended quickly. The stolen Hyundai Venue was returned to its rightful owner, who expressed immense gratitude for the rapid response and high-tech support that led to the vehicle’s recovery.

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