# Police use of GPS for theft recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-use-of-gps-for-theft-recovery
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:02:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in various regions have successfully utilized GPS technology and smart device geolocation to recover stolen property and apprehend suspects.

In Paraguay, police located a suspect in Fernando de la Mora after a victim activated a GPS signal on a stolen mobile phone. In Argentina, authorities used a smartwatch to track stolen jewelry and cash following a burglary in Rosario.

In Italy, police in Perugia recovered a stolen smartphone by following its built-in GPS signal to a shopping center. The operation resulted in a minor being reported to judicial authorities for the crime of receiving stolen goods.

## Claims

- The police recovered a stolen smartphone in Perugia using GPS tracking. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The theft occurred in the Casa del Diavolo area. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- GPS tracking located the device inside a shopping center in Perugia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A minor was reported to judicial authorities for receiving stolen goods. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- During the investigation, the minor was found in possession of two SIM-less phones and a health card belonging to another person. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The stolen smartphone was returned to its legitimate owner. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Perugia police recover stolen smartphone using GPS tracking

Perugia police used GPS tracking to locate a stolen smartphone in a shopping center, leading to the recovery of the device and the reporting of a minor for receiving stolen goods.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-police-recover-stolen-smartphone-using-gps-tracking

### 2026-08-10: GPS technology aids police in tracking stolen goods in Paraguay and Argentina

Police in Paraguay and Argentina successfully used GPS signals from a stolen mobile phone and a smartwatch to track suspects and recover stolen property.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gps-technology-aids-police-in-tracking-stolen-goods-in-paraguay-and-argentina

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