Vehicle Theft Is Rising in Texas; Expert from LoJack Offers Sound Theft Protection Advice
Trucks & SUVs Increasingly Vulnerable to Cross Border Theft
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 5 --
What: Vehicle theft is on the rise in the state of Texas, according to a
recent report issued by Allstate Insurance. Specifically, the
number of Allstate insured vehicles in Texas that were stolen and
never recovered, jumped 11 percent from 2006 to 2007. The report
also states that an increasing number of full-size trucks and SUVs
are "taken into Mexico and used to transport narcotics and human
smuggling."
Who: In an effort to help consumers learn what they can do to protect
their trucks and SUVs from this growing problem, theft protection
expert Patrick Clancy, Vice President of Law Enforcement for LoJack
Corporation (NASDAQ:LOJN)
and former police sergeant, is available
to offer vehicle theft protection tips and strategies.
Clancy offers the following advice:
"With this type of targeted vehicle theft, consumers need to do
everything possible to ensure their trucks and SUVs do not become
the next 'easy target.' At LoJack, we recommend that vehicle
owners take a layered approach to vehicle theft protection."
Tips: LoJack's Layered Approach to Vehicle Theft Protection:
Below are the three important layers of theft protection
recommended by LoJack:
First step: Use Common Sense Measures. Never leave keys in the car
with the engine running. Don't hide a spare key in the vehicle.
Close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
Park in a well-lit area and, when at home, keep your car in the
garage. Don't leave valuables visible in your car.
Second step: Use Theft Prevention Products. A thief is less
inclined to steal your car if it has visible and audible warning
devices like a wheel lock or alarm system. Immobilizers-which
include smart keys, kill switches and fuel cut-off devices-offer
another means of protection.
Third step: Use a Tracking and Recovery System. Since thieves can
typically disarm most theft prevention devices, recovery systems
provide the peace of mind that you'll get your car back -- often
quickly -- in the event it is stolen. The most effective systems
are directly integrated into law enforcement, use radio frequency
technology, which has proven to be optimal for recovering stolen
cars and motorcycles, and are covert so they cannot be disengaged.
For more information on theft prevention, please visit LoJack's Knowledge Center for Vehicle Security at www.lojack.com. To arrange an interview with Patrick Clancy, please contact one of the following:
CONTACTS:
Jeanne Bock, jbock at tieronepr.com, 781-861-5249
Laura Feng, lfeng at tieronepr.com, 978-975-1414
Paul McMahon, pmcmahon at lojack.com, 781-251-4130