Top Recoveries of the Week

Most Dishonest Employee

Date Stolen: August 9, 2009
Date Recovered: September 1, 2009
Location: United Kingdom

Scenario: Absolute launched its investigation after a town council reported a laptop theft. It was quickly determined that the laptop’s unauthorized user was employed by the council, and [of no coincidence] oversaw its IT department. Absolute passed this information onto police, who searched the employee’s residence. The laptop was seized, along with several other items belonging to the council – enough stolen property for the police to fill an entire evidence room. With ample proof that the employee had been stealing from council for quite some time, he was promptly arrested. The laptop has since been returned to its rightful owner.

Quickest Recovery

Date Stolen: August 13, 2009
Date Recovered: September 1, 2009
Location: Germany 

Scenario: Within 19 days of an office theft, Absolute was able to pinpoint the computer’s location, identify the unauthorized user and provide police with the information necessary to execute a search warrant and recover the stolen machine. 

Most Interesting Find

Date Stolen: July 27, 2009
Date Recovered: August 20, 2009
Location: Texas, US

Scenario: This computer was reported stolen after it disappeared from the back of the vehicle. Absolute was able to positively identify the unauthorized user, with closer investigation suggesting the computer was being used to facilitate drug transactions. This information was passed on to police, who followed up with a search warrant and recovered the stolen machine – along with over $5,000 in narcotics. Charges will be laid.