Motorcycle thieves arrested in northern Bangkok - receiver arrested by GPS under bike's seat

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Kannayao police announced the arrest of a gang of five motorcycle thieves aged between 15 and 17.

 

A sixth man who bought some of their stolen vehicles was apprehended after police followed a victim's GPS device that was hidden under a seat.

 

The five youths were a gang from the Patcharin Estate in Klong 6 of Lam Lukka. They were known as troublemakers in the area so went afield to commit the thefts in bangkok and Phutthamonthon..

 

Ten bikes were taken into evidence along with helmets and other items.

 

The gang admitted selling them for 3,000 baht a time to a 20 year old man called Joe.

 

Joe was traced to the Flora Place Apartment in Kannayao after the owner of one of the stolen bikes said he had hidden a GPS tracking device under the seat of his vehicle.

 

Joe said he received three of the vehicles but police believe it is really a lot more.

 

They were sold to him after contact through Facebook.

 

All have admitted theft and receiving stolen goods and been charged.

 

Source: Daily News

 

 

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can someone point me to a small GPS tracker like this guy used that helped get his bike back ?

 

How long do they work if the bikes battery is removed or is dead ?

 

Thanks

1 hour ago, oldcarguy said:

can someone point me to a small GPS tracker like this guy used that helped get his bike back ?

 

How long do they work if the bikes battery is removed or is dead ?

 

Thanks

Google is your friend.

 

http://www.spytecinc.com/gps-satellite-tracking.html

Just also do keep in mind to be sure how the transmission is made ? Does it require a SIM GSM card ? If so, is it included with no costs ? Any network costs when the system is idle ? Be sure to enquire with the seller before purchase and do give a feedback once you have made your choice.

Eventually Thais will catch up to the fact that technology now allows them to be caught on CCTV - and that includes the boys in brown seeking 'donations'. GPS tracking of phones and now motorcycles is another thing they will find when they discover this is the 21st century.

GPS tracking and satellite tracking of cars has been around for at least 20 years, especially in luxury cars. General Motors (GM) vehicles can have OnStar service, which can even disable the vehicle remotely via satellite. Monthly fees apply.