Automatrics features in Thief Trackers Series 2 Episode 6, where our team played a key role in the recovery of a customer’s Yamaha R6 motorcycle after it was stolen and ultimately recovered an incredible three separate times. This unusual and complex case highlights the persistent nature of motorcycle theft and the importance of effective tracking and recovery systems.
Working alongside the victim and the production team, the BBC Thief Trackers series reconstructed the full sequence of events, showcasing real-world recovery operations conducted by Automatrics using specialist tracking and recovery expertise.
Throughout the investigation, Automatrics supported multiple recovery efforts using live tracking data and coordinated field operations to locate the stolen Yamaha R6. Each recovery demonstrated how stolen motorcycles can quickly re-enter circulation after initial retrieval attempts, reinforcing the need for continuous monitoring and rapid response capability.
This episode provides a detailed look into real motorcycle theft investigations in the UK, showing how GPS tracking technology and professional recovery teams work together to locate and recover high-value motorcycles.
Watch the full episode to see how the Yamaha R6 was stolen, tracked, recovered multiple times, and how Automatrics contributed to one of the most unusual motorcycle recovery cases ever featured on Thief Trackers.