Stolen Keg Thief Nabbed by GPS Tracking

22 Sep 2015

Have you ever had something stolen? Perhaps something that was very valuable to you?

Wouldn’t it be great if you were able to catch the thief who stole from you and retrieve your belongings while having them arrested for their crime?

GPS tracking devices can help to do just this according to Coon Rapids police officers who claim they used this type of tracking device to find and locate the thieves who stole kegs from the Well Sports Tavern and Grill.

The tavern made a report stating that since November 2014, four of their kegs had been stolen. Therefore, police in an attempt to capture the suspect, set up a ‘bait keg’.

On June 2, at 4 am in the morning, police were alerted that a bait keg was being stolen from the Well Sports Tavern and Grill and was heading down an alley between James Avenue and Knox Avenue in Minneapolis.

Responding to the alert, police went to the spot where they came across a minivan. They pulled the driver over and identified him as Guy Edward Osborn, 64 years of age from Minneapolis. In the back of his van, they spotted the bait keg as well as 9 other stolen kegs.

The tavern owner claimed that all of these 10 kegs were indeed taken on June 2 from the back storage area of their establishment which was a profit loss of approximately $700.

Osborn made a statement to the officers admitting that he had stolen the 10 kegs that night and on other nights as well.

Osborn is shown to have previous felony convictions back in 2012, according to court records of abetting and aiding third-degree burglary. On August 7, he was charged for theft and faces up to 5 years of prison time as well as up to $10,000 in fines if he is convicted.

GPS equipment tracking is carried out by installing a tracking device on the items you plan on tracking. This can be anything from computers to phones to cars and yes, even kegs of beer.

It is simple these days to track your valuables through this tracking technology. This technology is constantly being updated and upgraded and today you will even find more intelligent tracking devices with longer battery life. By having a GPS tracking device installed in your valuables, you can get some important insight in your everyday business like you haven’t before. Tracking equipment puts the power in your hands.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.