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Thieves put car security system to test

What a way to test a new security system! David Thomas, the Project Manager over the BT (Bluetooth?) TrackIt security system, had his Audi A4 stolen. What the thief didn't anticipate, however, was that Mr. Thomas had this security system installed on his car, and was recovered that very day. This interesting little stint could do a lot for sales of the unit, that's for sure!

The car, an Audi A4, belongs to David Thomas--project manager for the new BT Trackit system. It was stolen outside his house on Nov. 2 and was recovered, undamaged, the same day. Thomas was alerted to the theft by BT's Secure Operating Centre. Using satellite-based tracking technology, the car was pinpointed and the local police were informed and were able to recover the vehicle. The car had been abandoned six miles away. "I couldn't believe it when I discovered my car had been stolen," said Thomas. "I suppose it was an opportunity to put BT Trackit to the test for real." The theft and subsequent recovery of the vehicle was announced by BT on Monday, the same day that Trackit was officially launched. A BT spokesman insisted that the company had not invented the story.

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Posted by | Mon, Nov 28, 2005 - 09:29 AM