Hotels are one of the top 10 places that laptops are stolen. Combined with parking lots, which contribute to the theft from automobile rates also on that list, the chance of having a laptop stolen from a hotel parking lot are pretty high.
A customer recently had a laptop stolen from a parked car in a hotel in Kansas City. As is often the case, the laptop was promptly sold and re-purchased by someone looking for a second-hand computer (see tips on how to avoid buying a stolen device). Our investigation led us to this new user and we were able to assist in recovering the laptop.
Detective Adrian Mansaw of the Kansas City Kansas Police
Department, who worked the case and made the recovery, had this to say:
“I, as well as a few of my coworkers were very impressed with the capabilities of LoJack for Laptops and AbsoluteSoftware. Thanks to your spot on investigation and techniques (which led me right where I needed to be), I was able to recover a stolen HP laptop. I am sure that both the victim(s) and Independence Missouri Police Department will be very happy to learn of the recovery.”
Another great recovery story! To read more about how LoJack for Laptops returns lost and stolen laptops, check out some of our past recovery stories.
If you are planning a trip, check out our hotel laptop security tips and always remember: laptops should never be left in cars!