Guidepoint Recovers 4th Stolen Vehicle In Mexico In 8 Weeks
GPS tracking service helps police recover vehicles quickly, safely
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - Thwarting car thieves in Mexico is getting to be as easy as G-P-S.
That's because Guidepoint Systems (GPS), a vehicle tracking and convenience system that uses global positioning satellites (GPS) is proving an efficient tool for recovering stolen vehicles. In the past eight weeks, Guidepoint has helped Mexican authorities recover four stolen vehicles in a matter of hours or, some cases, minutes. The value of the vehicles and contents recovered is nearly $800,000, according to reports.
"Vehicle owners and trucking companies are finding they can save time, money and headaches when their vehicle gets recovered quickly," says Guillermo Grunberger of GBR Technologies, which distributes Guidepoint in Mexico. "Guidepoint's real-time tracking capabilities via GPS satellites allows us to locate the vehicle and dispatch authorities – quickly and efficiently."
Guidepoint's recent recovery of a pickup truck in Guadalajara is a prime example of the system's efficiency. When the truck's owner noticed that his Chevy pickup truck was missing around 9:30 a.m., he called Guidepoint's 24/7 call center to report the theft. Guidepoint was able to locate the truck using its GPS tracking system and assist Mexican authorities by giving them the exact location of the stolen pick-up. By 9:45 a.m., police arrested the suspect and recovered the truck - less than 15 minutes after the reported theft.
This is the fourth time in eight weeks that Guidepoint has used its GPS technology to recover a stolen vehicle in Mexico. In February, Guidepoint helped a logistics firm recover a stolen truck loaded with Nestle's foods. In March, Guidepoint worked with Mexican authorities to recover a hijacked truck carrying 10 tons of Colgate-Palmolive products, including soap, toothpaste and other household items. In both cases, Mexican authorities were able to locate the stolen vehicle and arrest the suspects within two hours. All the hijacked merchandise was recovered and the drivers were unharmed.
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"Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize Guidepoint's ability to grow consistently, year after year, with the 2007 Best Bang for the Buck of the Year Award in stolen vehicle tracking systems,” said Frost & Sullivan’s Sathyanarayana K, research analyst. “We attribute this success to the company's service orientation, the positive relationships that it has built with dealers and distributors, and the unique hardware/software package that it offers to end-users."
