On June 24, the CATA received information from authorities that auto dealers may again be targeted for mass vehicle thefts. Online chatter from a group that has targeted dealerships in the past had recently increased and it is possible that this group may be mobilizing to steal vehicles from dealers in the immediate future.

Indeed, on June 26, a CATA dealer was the victim of an attempted theft. A southwest suburban dealer thwarted a theft attempt was made at their dealership today around the lunch hour. The male suspect was fully covered (hood, mask and gloves). He was driving a blue Dodge Charger with the following dealer plate number: DL 2181 O. Please continue to be vigilant and take proper precautions to secure the vehicles on your lot.

With auto theft again on the rise, discouraging thieves from entering your dealership site in the first place is the best way to protect your cars.  CATA partnered with Trydon over a year ago when it first saw how ChaseLight reacts to afterhours trespassers and encourages you to consider incorporating their programmable lighting controllers on your outdoor light poles. Click here to see ChaseLight in action and review the attachment for more information and how to contact Trydon.