Preventing vehicle and watercraft theft this summer |
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| Muskoka Times |
| Magazine Article |
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| 7/6/01 |
| PREVENTING VEHICLE AND WATERCRAFT THEFT THIS SUMMER Summer''s finally here and cottagers and water sports enthusiasts are bringing out their recreational equipment to enjoy on the road or in the water. However, many owners of RVs, personal watercraft, and marine equipment may not realize that vehicle theft in Canada is rising. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated in their methods and the majority of vehicle and equipment thefts are no longer for joyriding but for exporting out of the country by organized crime rings. Although Canadians love the great outdoors, recovering a lost or stolen vehicle in cottage country or in remote areas could be challenging. What can owners of recreational equipment do to protect themselves against theft? Although Canadians are aware of the rising rate of personal property theft, many still do not have anti-theft devices in their boats, cars and RVs. Those who do, may have devices that have yet to be proven effective or act as deterrents for theft. The development of sophisticated, new technologies that use cellular-based tracking systems now offer owners a cost-effective, reliable and innovative alternative for securing their personal assets. The Boomerang is an example of a cellular-based tracking device designed to recover lost or stolen vehicles and heavy equipment. Created by Boomerang Tracking Inc., a leading Canadian developer of asset protection and recovery, the device uses the cellular network of wireless companies such as Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility to track and locate vehicles. Boomerang has developed a specialized water-resistant device specifically for marine and watercraft use. The diminutive Boomerang is hidden in a customer''s vehicle, watercraft or heavy equipment and can be tracked anywhere within North America. The patented technology also allows the signals to penetrate indoors, underground, in garages, and even metal freight containers used for shipping. To date, the company has recovered more than 850 vehicles and equipment including cars, marine and watercraft, recreational vehicles and construction equipment. The company boasts a 95-per-cent recovery rate and the unique device is supported by law-enforcement authorities and insurance companies in Canada. Boomerang owners could be eligible for insurance discounts for their vehicle and boat policies. The manufacturer claims that, because the Boomerang uses the cellular network -- not the satellite-based GPS system (Global Positioning System) -- it can provide broader geographical scope and accuracy in terms of locating a vehicle. For more information, check out the company''s website at www.boomerangtracking.com |
| BoomerangŪ is a registered trademark of Boomerang Tracking Inc. It's headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec. Boomerang products are sold and distributed in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and in the Dominican Republic. Boomerang Tracking Inc. shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) under the trading symbol "BMG". |