Blog - Efficiency, stories and valuable objects

Blog - Efficiency, stories and valuable objects

By Francis Cadieux-Dansereau

Published on September 15, 2024

Added value of F!ND

Our services offer a better probability of vehicle recovery as well as greater efficiency than the Port of Montreal authorities.

In addition, we share some poignant stories that illustrate our experience and commitment.

We believe that valuables lost with vehicles can be of inestimable value. That is why it is crucial to have as many partners as possible to recover these stolen vehicles.

Horror in camping

During a camping trip, the owners of a Jeep Wrangler had everything prepared for their long weekend. Tent, expensive survival gear, and they had brought their best friend with them: "Léo," a six-year-old Labrador.

While they were stocking up on supplies at the convenience store, their vehicle and everything inside it was stolen. Unfortunately, Léo was left inside the vehicle.

Our team managed to recover the Jeep Wrangler and the camping equipment.

However, Léo is still missing...

A concert to forget

An exceptional opportunity presented itself to a music group: to perform at a festival in Montreal. After loading their Dodge Ram 1500 with all their instruments, the band members went out for dinner before their performance.

Upon their return, they were dismayed to find that the vehicle and all the instruments had disappeared from the parking lot.

Fortunately for the group, even though they could not perform, our team found their vehicle and all their musical instruments intact in the trunk.

Death and complications

One of our first notable stories.

Towards the end of 2022, our team spotted a Honda CRV parked on the public road. We attached our boot, took photos, and then contacted the police. Using the information provided by the insurance company through "L!STE," we reached out to the owner to inform her about the recovery of her vehicle and the steps to retrieve it.

The woman, in tears, anxiously asked us if her father was still in the vehicle. Surprised by this question, we told her that no one was inside. She then revealed that her father had recently passed away, that the cremation had been carried out, and that his ashes were in an urn in the car.

Fortunately, they were still there...

Important contracts

We located a Ford F-150 thanks to its license plate flagged in our " L!STE " system.

Inside, amidst apparent disarray, were laptops, documents, tablets, and scattered keys. After securing the vehicle, we contacted the owner.

Grateful for the recovery, the owner, visibly stressed, was concerned about the fate of an important contract—his laptop and documents might be lost inside.

Fortunately, when he retrieved his vehicle, everything was still in place, bringing welcome relief to the owner.

A nation in mourning

Quebec Paralympic swimmer Aurélie Rivard faced a distressing situation when her 2019 Toyota RAV4 was stolen in Montreal. At the time of the theft, her gold medal, which she used to inspire during conferences, was inside the vehicle.

Despite efforts to locate the stolen vehicle, it remains missing, and the precious medal has not yet been recovered.

The loss of the medal, a significant symbol of her achievements, is a setback not only for Rivard but also for the country, representing a poignant loss for Canadian sports.

The Crucial Role of Our Bailiffs in Stolen Vehicle Recovery

Vehicle theft is a serious problem that goes beyond financial loss; it also includes the loss of valuable personal items and increased insecurity. At F!ND, our bailiffs are dedicated to combating this problem by actively patrolling and recovering stolen vehicles.

Why Vehicle Recovery Is Important

Losing a vehicle can mean losing important documents, electronics, and personal mementos. For many, this loss is more than just an inconvenience; it affects their peace of mind and security. Businesses experience disruptions and potential threats to their operations and staff. Prompt vehicle recovery alleviates these issues, restoring security and preventing further criminal activity.

Our Impact and Effective Strategies

Our bailiffs use advanced tools and local expertise to recover stolen vehicles. Companies that provide us with detailed lists of stolen vehicles experience a higher recovery rate. This information allows us to focus our efforts more efficiently, increasing the chances of recovering not only the vehicle but also the valuable items it contains. In addition, this approach simplifies communication with insurers and speeds up the process of returning the vehicle to their customers, making the entire process smoother and more efficient.

An Advantage for Insurance Companies

For insurance companies, working with us represents real added value. By ensuring fast and efficient recovery of stolen vehicles, we not only help reduce claims but also improve customer satisfaction. When policyholders know that their insurer is working with a competent partner like F!ND, they feel more secure and confident in the management of their claims. This strengthens the customer-insurer relationship and contributes to a positive image of the insurance company.

Strengthening Community Security

The prompt recovery of stolen vehicles reduces opportunities for further crime and helps create a safer environment. In addition, our team works closely with law enforcement to help arrest thieves, enhancing police efforts and contributing to a more effective fight against crime. Our proactive approach also acts as a deterrent to potential thieves.

By partnering with us and sharing stolen vehicle data, businesses and individuals can significantly increase recovery rates and improve community safety.

At F!ND, we are committed to making our streets safer, one vehicle at a time.

List of stolen vehicles

If we have not already received them, then we would like to obtain from your company a list including only public information relating to your customers' stolen vehicles.

This information would include the make, model, year, color, identification number and license plate, and would thus give us the mandate to recover the vehicle.

This approach would be of great use to us in facilitating the identification of stolen vehicles and in informing you quickly of developments relating to these incidents.

Please contact us for the email address if you want to optimize your recovery rate.

The bailiff's report

When our team spots a vehicle, whether in a parking lot or on the public highway, we immobilize it using a Denver boot. Then, we draw up a bailiff's report on the condition of the vehicle and we take photos of the damage noted.

This document prevents some of our customers from being subjected to abusive surcharges from certain garages and sheds light on the situation regarding damage that may have occurred after the vehicle was recovered by the police. This legal document aims to protect the condition of the vehicle against possible malicious persons.