MapTrack Helps Mega Electrics Recover $142,000+ Worth of Stolen Equipment in Under 48 Hours

Securing High-Value Assets With Accurate, Real-Time Tracking

In the electrical and construction industries, protecting high-value field equipment is critical. Mega Electrics—one of Queensland’s reputable electrical service providers—faced a major security incident when several pieces of specialised test equipment were stolen during a break-in at an employee’s home.

The total value of the stolen equipment exceeded $142,000 AUD, putting the company at significant operational and financial risk.

Thanks to MapTrack’s Real-Time Asset Tracking, this high-risk event was resolved rapidly, proving the platform’s value and delivering measurable ROI in less than two days.

• $142,000+ AUD worth of equipment recovered

• Full recovery within 48 hours of the theft

• Police located items using precise GPS coordinates from MapTrack

• Serious financial losses prevented

• Strengthened asset accountability and operational security

A Serious Theft With High Operational Impact

Mega Electrics depends heavily on precision testing instruments to deliver accurate results and maintain project timelines. When several units were stolen, the company immediately faced:

• A high-value loss exceeding $142,000 AUD

• Potential delays across ongoing projects

• No visibility of asset location without dedicated tracking

• Limited actionable information for law enforcement

This incident revealed the risk companies face when they lack real-time visibility over mobile, high-value equipment.

Leveraging MapTrack’s Real-Time Tracking Capabilities

Using MapTrack’s advanced Real-Time Asset Tracking System, the Mega Electrics team quickly accessed the live location of each missing asset through the MapTrack dashboard.

MapTrack provided:

• Precise, real-time GPS coordinates

• Continuous movement monitoring and location history

• Verified digital tracking data for police

• Remote assistance that allowed the team to guide officers by phone

MapTrack turned a potentially disastrous situation into a coordinated, data-driven recovery.

Fast, Accurate, and Data-Driven

With MapTrack’s live GPS information, Mega Electrics immediately supplied police with accurate coordinates.

During the execution of a search warrant, the team used MapTrack to guide officers step-by-step by phone, helping them pinpoint the exact location of the equipment.

Within 48 hours, all stolen test equipment was located and fully recovered—an outcome made possible by MapTrack’s precision and real-time visibility.

This incident highlights the importance of reliable asset tracking in ensuring operational continuity and financial protection.

Client Testimonial

"Our investment in MapTrack paid off in a big way when a couple of pieces of test equipment, valued at over $142,000 AUD, were stolen during a break-in at an employee’s home. Thanks to MapTrack, we were able to give police the exact location of the asset, even guiding them over the phone as they executed the search warrant. This led them directly to the equipment, which was recovered within 48 hours.”

Dane Rolinson

Operations Manager, Mega Electrics (QLD, Australia)

Why MapTrack Makes a Difference

This case study demonstrates that MapTrack is more than a tracking solution—it is a strategic investment in:

• Asset protection

• Operational efficiency

• Loss prevention

• Business continuity

• Team accountability

With MapTrack, companies like Mega Electrics gain full control and visibility over valuable equipment—anytime, anywhere.