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Boomerang Tracking Putting The Brakes On Car Theft
Three tracks recover close to $1 million
Boomerang Tracking Inc.
Press Release
Serge Laporte
2/4/2002
Boomerang Tracking (TSE :BMG) is proving that car thieves are in for another tough year as a number of valuable recoveries highlight the start of 2002 for the Montreal-based company.

Highlights from some recent recoveries in the month of January include:

-A thief in Chicoutimi, Quebec stole a truck cab and later a container full of aluminium goods from neighbouring businesses leading to an extended police chase. A police roadblock ended the ordeal to safely return the $350,000 in vehicles and merchandise to their owners.

-A theft led Boomerang’s tracking team to a chop shop in Montreal, leading to the recovery of a GMC 3500 pickup and a CASE 580 SL loader along with a large array of stolen parts. The same night, another theft lead trackers to three stolen vehicles and a stolen motorcycle hidden with a Boomerang-equipped Dodge Caravan. These two recoveries have a combined value of over $400,000.

-Two front-loaders valued at $230,000 were found in a Saint-Leonard, Quebec warehouse after being stolen from Riviere-des-Prairies, Quebec.


“These recoveries continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of our BOOMERANG® Tracking System. Boomerang has led to the recovery of more than 1,420 vehicles and other valuable assets, representing a value of over $70 million. Boomerang continues to provide a solution to the insurer, the insured, law enforcement and society,” mentioned Andre Boulay, Vice President, Technology at Boomerang Tracking.

To find out more information on the Boomerang, visit the Company’s website at www.boomerangtracking.com or contact customer service at 1.877.777.8722.
Boomerang Tracking Inc. markets and distributes the Boomerang® tracking devices, proprietary products using technology patented by the Company. The Boomerang, Boomerang2™ and GSM-based units are the central devices in a system that uses the wireless networks of major regional telecommunications companies for tracking stolen assets. The Boomerang Tracking System is capable of locating stolen automobiles, heavy equipment and valuable assets. As a result of its success, the Company has received the endorsement of members of the insurance industry. The Boomerang devices are available and installed through a network of authorized dealers in Quebec and Ontario. The Company's head office, research and development centre and manufacturing facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec, with regional facilities located in Mississauga, Ontario and Orange County, California. Boomerang is a registered trademark and Boomerang2 is a trademark of Boomerang Tracking Inc. The shares of Boomerang Tracking Inc. trade on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol BMG.