Recovery Stories

14 Feb 2023

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Three STOP-tagged laptops were separated in UPS transit from their shipping label. UPS agent contacted STOP through our live-chat platform and provided details. STOP quickly identified the registered owner of the laptops, a large multi-location corporate enterprise, and notified their assets/investigation team. Recovery process is underway.

14 Feb 2023

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13 Feb 2023

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A STOP-tagged laptop belonging to a large corporation enterprise was recovered by San Mateo County PD in a major investigation/sting operation in January 2020. San Mateo PD contacted STOP and provided the STOP ID Number on the stolen laptop. STOP notified the investigation department at the registered owner, and recovery process is underway.

9 Feb 2023

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School owned laptop found in the trash at a gas station in Albuquerque NM. Owner is making arrangements to get it back.

2 Feb 2023

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Good Samaritan called STOP's 24/7 Recovery Hotline reporting he found a STOP-tagged laptop in an alley near his residence in Danville, IL. STOP quickly identified the registered owner, a large school system, by the unique STOP ID Number on the security plate. STOP notified the administrator of the STOP program at the school system, and recovery is underway.

31 Jan 2023

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A STOP-tagged laptop belonging to a large school system was lost and then found at AA Lost & Found Orlando Intl Airport. STOP notified the STOP admin at the school system, and the laptop has been recovered.

26 Jan 2023

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CVS store employee in Meriden, CT called STOP's 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report that a school-owned, STOP-tagged laptop was apparently left at the store. STOP identified the owner and notified them. Recovery process is underway.

22 Jan 2023

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A Good Samaritan called STOP's 24/7Recovery Hotline to report that he obtained a STOP-tagged Chromebook from a homeless person, and he wanted to verify ownership. The STOP ID Number on the STOP Plate indicated this device belongs to a Texas-based school district. STOP notified the administrator and recovery process is underway.

18 Jan 2023

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A STOP-tagged device belonging to a municipality in Roanoke, VA was turned in to American Airlines Lost & Found in Orlando International Airport, FL. STOP identified the registered owner by the STOP ID on the laptop and notified them. Recovery process is underway.

12 Jan 2023

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Good Samaritan called STOPâ€™s 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report he found a STOP-tagged laptop on front porch of home in Miami, FL. STOP identified the registered owner, a Florida-based municipality, by the unique STOP ID Number printed on the face of the STOP Security Plate. It appears the device was stolen, but the thief likely abandoned it after noticing the STOP Security Plate, fearing exposure to police. STOP notified the STOP Program administrator at the municipality, and recovery process is underway.

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My laptop was stolen when my car was burglarized as my wife and I were passing through Oklahoma City. The crooks took everything we had in our backseat. Fortunately, I had affixed a STOP Plate when I originally purchased my laptop. After I had discovered the burglary, I called STOP to report my laptop stolen. Not more than an hour later, I received a phone call from STOP (Brad) informing me that the perpetrators had discarded my laptop when they discovered the STOP Plate. Someone had found my laptop and called the number to report the laptop found. Brad gave me the person's contact info and I was able to get in touch and retrieve my laptop. I was ecstatic because the laptop was the most expensive item that was stolen and the information on the hard drive was very important to me. The STOP Plate really works and I plan to recommend it to my friends. Thank you STOP for providing the great service! - Nicholas (End User)

Since implementing the STOP solution, the loss rate of our laptops dropped from an average of three per year to zero. We haven't experienced a single loss since the introduction of your product. The STOP plates proved to be an easy solution to a costly problem. - Keith Rickles - Regional IT Manager - Lehigh Cement Southern Division

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22 Mar 2023

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Good Samaritan and CEO of a contracting company called STOPâ€™s 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report that one of his employees found a STOP-tagged device in a storage bin. It was apparently forgotten by an employee of the registered owner company. STOP reached out to the administrators of the STOP Security Plates program at the owner company, and recovery process is underway.