Car Thefts Surged While You Stayed Home—Here’s How to Protect Yours
By Scottie Andrew, CNNUpdated 5:11 PM ET, Tue April 21, 2020 (CNN) Fewer Americans are driving right now -- and that means more cars are sitting idle in driveways and parking garages. And while we're tucked away in our homes, more of them are being stolen. Police in...
Take Action During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month—Is Your Car Safe? Redwood City, CA—Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar crime in the United States. In 2017 alone, nearly three quarters of a million vehicles were stolen nationwide, costing vehicle owners nearly $6...
Therma depends on Ravelco to stop fleet vehicle theft
“In 2013 we lost 13 vehicles to thieves, with no end to the thefts in sight. We got the vans back, but not the tools, costing the company over $250,000 per year. We tried alarms, clubs, locks, GPS. Nothing worked. Until we installed the Ravelco Anti-Theft Device....
Is Your Fleet Really Protected from Vehicle and Tool Theft?
When it comes to protecting your fleet vehicles from theft, you have several options to choose from. It can be challenging to decide what features are most important for your fleet. In this article, we'll take a look at the top features to look for in a fleet...
Escalade theft deterrent that works!
The Cadillac Escalade is one of the nicest SUV's, yet one of the easiest to steal. Studies show that your Cadillac Escalade is six times more likely to be stolen according to insure.com. A Highway Loss Data Institute analysis for 2008 to 2010 theft losses of more than...
Fleet Theft: The Hidden Costs & How to Prevent Them
The steep cost fleet vehicle theft. One of the disturbing trends we’ve seen in security is the rise of fleet vehicle theft. This type of theft is not targeting the vehicle, but the contents. Contractor vehicles, welding trucks, and general construction trucks and vans...
Heavy Equipment Theft Prevention
We’ve all heard the urban myth about thieves: "If they want it, they’ll get it." Well, the bottom line is, that just isn’t true. Thieves aren’t mystical ninja’s with magical powers to drive off with vehicles. They are limited by the same things you and I are: time and...