Mark Keel, whose business the vehicle was taken from, is a TRACKER Fleet customer with TRACKER SVR units fitted to all his vehicles for added security, allowing the stolen vehicle recovery specialist to locate the van within less than an hour.
TRACKER’s range of SVR products work like electronic homing devices. A covert transmitter is hidden in one of several dozen places around the vehicle, and unlike other systems, TRACKER’s devices work even if the vehicle is taken abroad.
Mark Keel, director of KD Doors in Lanarkshire, commented: ‘One of my engineers called me in the afternoon to let me know his van had just been stolen. I was obviously very concerned. Not only was the van itself valuable, but the tools and equipment inside were equally valuable. The loss of both would have been a major hit on our business.
‘I called 999 and gave them details of the TRACKER SVR unit and 50 minutes later the vehicle was located and recovered. The thieves had apparently left it there to check if it had a tracking unit on it, and so the van was recovered with all my equipment inside. After the initial shock it was a real relief to know I had a TRACKER on my vehicle, ensuring that it could be located swiftly with everything safe inside.’
Stephen Doran, managing director of TRACKER, added: ‘A stolen vehicle can represent a major loss for a business, as it’s not just the vehicle that’s of value. This case highlights how the loss of a van and valuable tools and equipment is a security concern for all businesses. Because TRACKER’s SVR system is operated by all UK police forces, it provides unparallel support to officers locating stolen vehicles.’