Case at a Glance:
Vehicle: 2023 Kia Forte
Activation: Redding Police Department, Redding, California
Recovery: California Highway Patrol, Redding, California
Dealership: Kia of South Austin, Texas
Redding, CA — A 2023 Kia Forte that mysteriously vanished from a parking lot in Redding was swiftly recovered thanks to its preinstalled LoJack® GPS system and the quick response of the California Highway Patrol.
The circumstances of the theft puzzled the owner. The keys were still in their possession. The ignition showed no signs of tampering. There was no broken glass, no forced entry—just an empty parking spot and an unanswered question: How did the car disappear?
What the thief didn’t know was that the Kia was protected by LoJack.
Once the vehicle was reported stolen and the LoJack system was activated, the silence broke. Live GPS data began transmitting through LoJack, pinpointing an exact location—a quiet boat launch parking lot on the outskirts of town.
A California Highway Patrol officer was dispatched to investigate. Using LoJack’s precise GPS updates, the officer arrived on scene and immediately spotted the vehicle. The stolen Kia Forte sat unoccupied, undamaged, and untouched—exactly where the technology said it would be.
Within moments, the mystery was solved. Thanks to LoJack’s accuracy and the swift action of CHP, the vehicle was recovered and quickly returned to a relieved owner—without a scratch.
This recovery highlights a powerful truth: even when thieves leave no clues behind, LoJack gives law enforcement the one thing they need most—certainty.
About LoJack
LoJack is the only law enforcement-supported vehicle recovery system with decades of experience in locating and recovering stolen vehicles. With advanced GPS technology and a dedicated network of law enforcement liaisons, LoJack provides peace of mind to vehicle owners across the United States. LoJack was awarded the 2025 Vehicle Tracking Device of the Year award by AutoTech Breakthru, read more.
