Warehouse of Stolen Goods Found Thanks to GPS Tracking

28 Nov 2018

For months, vehicles, tools and landscaping equipment continued to go missing in the city of Chicago. The Chicago Police Department worked tirelessly to crack the case, but the suspect continued to elude officers. On October 24, the department got a major break in the case when a victimized citizen called in to report he had been targeted for burglary. Chicago police were able to follow GPS tracking information straight to stolen goods.

The victim, whose vehicle had been stolen, told police officers that he used a GPS tracking device in his car. The empowered victim told the officers that he was able to turn on the device.

He followed the GPS tracker directly to his car at a specific warehouse on the West Side of the city. Police immediately responded to the tip. When they arrived on scene, they noticed several stolen cars. The department promptly requested a search warrant for the warehouse.

Items Discovered in the Warehouse

Incredibly, the police force was able to successfully recover over 140 stolen items in the warehouse alone. The items recovered include:

Pressure washers
Three motorcycles
Trailers
Vehicles
Power saws
Chainsaws
Air nail guns
Rotary hammer drill
Reciprocating saw
Power drill
Battery operated saw
Welder
Vacuum cleaners
Compound miter saw
Air compressor
Battery operated light
Generator
Power grinder
An engraved sword

These various items were displayed at the 10th District at 3315 W. Ogden Avenue on Thursday and Friday. The overall value of the combined items is about $100,000 according to an estimate created by the Chicago Police Department’s Major Auto Theft Unit.

Individuals hoping to reclaim their stolen property should bring a police report number, identification and any other type of information regarding the ownership of the various items.

One victim, the owner of a landscaping company, received a call from the police department about items that were stolen from his property back in August. Police noticed that some of the equipment had the victim’s name, phone number and information engraved into the sides, so they quickly reached out to the appropriate owner. Nearly $1,000 worth of equipment was returned to him.

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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.