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Theft Recovery

Locate stolen vehicles instantly with live GPS tracking.

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The solution

The challenge — and how Argus solves it.

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The challenge

Vehicle theft costs New Zealand businesses millions each year — not just in asset replacement, but in lost productivity, insurance claims, and the time spent liaising with Police. Without precise location data, recovery is slow and often unsuccessful.

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How Argus solves it

Argus Live Tracking provides a real-time, accurate picture of every asset's location — updated every 500 metres while moving. The moment a vehicle moves without authorisation, geofence alerts notify managers instantly. Historical replay lets you trace every route taken, giving Police the precise location data they need for rapid recovery. For assets operating in remote areas beyond cellular coverage, Argus Satellite Tracking via Iridium ensures 100% position awareness regardless of network availability.

Capabilities

Argus capabilities that make the difference

  • Real-time GPS tracking — positions updated every 500 m while moving
  • Geofence alerts notify the moment a vehicle leaves an authorised area
  • Historical replay provides a complete route record to support Police recovery
  • Satellite tracking via Iridium covers remote areas beyond cellular range
  • Asset Overdue alerts flag when a vehicle has not reported its position within a set timeframe
  • Two stolen vehicles recovered for Ballance Agri-Nutrients — a real NZ customer result

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can GPS tracking help recover a stolen fleet vehicle?
Yes. Argus Live Tracking shows each asset's real-time location, updated every 500 metres while moving, so a stolen vehicle can be located quickly. Historical replay traces every route taken, giving Police the precise location data they need for rapid recovery. As a real result, two stolen vehicles were recovered for NZ customer Ballance Agri-Nutrients using Argus tracking data.
How do I get alerted if a vehicle is moved without authorisation?
Argus geofence alerts notify managers the moment a vehicle leaves an authorised area, so unauthorised movement is flagged instantly rather than discovered hours later. Asset Overdue alerts also flag when a vehicle has not reported its position within a set timeframe. Combined with real-time tracking updated every 500 metres while moving, this gives you the earliest possible warning that something is wrong.
Does fleet tracking work in remote areas with no cell coverage?
Yes. For assets operating beyond cellular coverage, Argus Satellite Tracking via Iridium ensures 100% position awareness regardless of network availability. This matters across remote and rural New Zealand, where standard cellular trackers can lose contact. It means a vehicle or asset working in the back country can still be located if it is stolen or goes missing, supporting recovery wherever it ends up.
What location data do Police need to recover a stolen vehicle?
Police need precise, current location data, which is exactly what Argus provides. Live Tracking gives a real-time position updated every 500 metres while moving, and historical replay produces a complete record of every route taken. This timestamped location evidence helps Police act quickly and improves the odds of recovery, compared with the slow, often unsuccessful process when no precise data is available.
How quickly can a stolen vehicle be located with Argus?
Argus provides a real-time, accurate location for every asset, with positions updated every 500 metres while the vehicle is moving. The moment a vehicle moves without authorisation, geofence alerts notify managers instantly, and live tracking shows where it is heading. This combination of immediate alerting and continuous positioning is what enabled the recovery of two stolen vehicles for NZ customer Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

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