GPS tracking to check vehicle thefts

Chittoor police launch GPS tracking to check vehicle thefts

Tech-savvy Chittoor police on Monday launched an awareness campaign on GPS tracking system, targeting both two and four-wheelers, considering the area’s high vulnerability for vehicle thefts due to its porous borders with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. All the dealers were instructed to compulsorily issue GPS tracking equipment to new vehicles from Monday. Addressing a gathering of vehicle dealers from Chittoor police sub-division at the Central Crime Station here, Deputy SP (Crime) I. Ramakrishna said 31 mandals shared border with neighbouring States. Deterrent “It is an established fact that any vehicle stolen from these mandals is likely to cross the borders of the district within 15 minutes,” he said, adding that the traditional methods of wheel and steering locks were losing out to the dexterity of criminals. The GPS tracking System was the best deterrent to vehicle thefts, Mr. Ramakrishna said, explaining the technical functioning of the tracker equipment to the dealers and general public at the inaugural session. Owners at risk The owners of stolen vehicles were at risk as they could be used by red sanders smuggling networks, terrorists, highway robbers and chain-snatchers. “The owners should consider fitting the GPS tracking equipment to their vehicles immediately, and also complain to the police immediately in case of their vehicle getting stolen. The system recently helped the police track down a couple of stolen lorries at the border areas. Already 600 vehicles, mostly school and college buses and private transport vehicles, have been fitted with the equipment,” he said. Public can contact the Police Command and Control Centre in Chittoor at 9440900005 for guidance on the GPS tracking system.