Case at a Glance:
Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Sentra
Activation: San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco, California
Recovery: Santa Clara County Regional Auto Theft Task Force
Dealership: Surf City Nissan, Corona, California
San Francisco, CA — Multiple Bay Area law enforcement agencies used a preinstalled LoJack® GPS system to swiftly recover a stolen 2025 Nissan Sentra after a delivery-stop theft.
The theft occurred in an instant. While making deliveries, the owner briefly stepped away from the running vehicle with the keys still inside. Moments later, a waiting opportunist took advantage, jumped in, and sped off.
Fortunately, LoJack GPS protected the Sentra. After the owner reported the theft, officers immediately added the vehicle to LoJack LE, the real-time tracking platform built for law enforcement. With live location data flowing into the system, officers were able to monitor the Nissan’s movements as they happened.
Once the suspect stole the vehicle, it stayed in motion. Meanwhile, LoJack LE tracked the Sentra as it moved through Alameda County, Oakland, and eventually into San Jose. Throughout the pursuit, detectives with the Santa Clara County Regional Auto Theft Task Force monitored every turn and stop in real time.
When the Sentra finally came to a stop in front of a residence in San Jose, detectives moved quickly, establishing surveillance on the location. After about an hour, a suspect exited the home and got behind the wheel of the stolen vehicle.
That’s when detectives made their move—taking the suspect into custody without incident. Officers safely recovered the Nissan Sentra and promptly returned it to its grateful owner.
This recovery demonstrates how LoJack GPS and LoJack LE give law enforcement the real‑time intelligence needed to track stolen vehicles across city and county lines—turning a fleeting opportunity for a thief into a decisive win for officers and vehicle owners alike.
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.
