A Belgian couple on holiday in Marrakech, Morocco, used GPS tracking to locate their stolen car after it was taken from a parking lot near Brussels. The vehicle, a gray Volkswagen Golf, was reported stolen on May 20, 2026, while the owners were abroad.
Using a smartphone app connected to the car's built-in GPS, the couple monitored its movement from Marrakech. They alerted Belgian police, who coordinated with local authorities. The car was tracked to a residential area in Vilvoorde, just north of Brussels, where it was found abandoned on May 22.
Police confirmed the vehicle was recovered undamaged. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing. The couple expressed relief, noting the GPS system was key to the recovery.
