Virginia Man Recovers His Stolen Car Thanks to a GPS Tracking Device

9 May 2017

Kelvin Balthrop began his day on a Wednesday like any other day. The Henrico County man said he was going about his normal routine went out and started up his car to warm it for around 10 minutes. However, when he stepped out of his home he noticed there was someone in his car backing out of his driveway, he told Nakell Williams, 8News Reporter.

His Dodge Neon was stolen right from under his nose and the thief left a path of destruction behind him.

Thanks to GPS technology that he had attached to his car, Balthrop was able to track and locate his car near Creighton Road and North 38th. The thieves never knew it was attached to the Neon when they took it.

Balthrop’s neighbor said she was having a cigarette outside and she saw a 4-door, white sedan car sitting in front of his Neon. She claimed the thieves were acting like they were trying to fix the car or give it a jump.

The good news, the GPS feature Balthrop had on an app on his phone which he was able to track down his stolen car with, also had a feature that enabled him to shut his car off.

Although the suspects got away, Balthrop was still happy that he was able to recover his car.

In the meantime, Henrico Police are warning people that car thefts are an issue that is ongoing and they should never leave their car unattended while it’s running.

Benefits of Personal GPS Tracking for Cars

With GPS car tracking, you are able to monitor your vehicle in real-time, where it is located through your Mobile Phone, Personal Computer, Laptop and iPad. You can also use these devices to stop your car in its tracks and turn the engine off, just by sending one command. Then the GPS device will continue to alert you with your vehicle’s location data every minute. This comes in really handy in the even you have your car stolen just like Kelvin Balthrop did. This way, you are able to notify police and give them this data so they can go out, retrieve your car and arrest the thief who stole it.

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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.

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