Example: Stolen Vehicle Recovery

This example follows Alex, whose motorcycle is stolen. Using QrioTag's stolen vehicle features, he creates a public alert, shares it on social media, and the motorcycle is eventually spotted and recovered.

The Characters

Step 1: Alex Sets Up His QrioTag Car Tag

When Alex first bought his motorcycle, he attached a QrioTag Car Tag to the frame. He activated it and set up a vehicle profile.

Step 2: The Motorcycle is Stolen

Three months later, Alex comes out of a coffee shop and finds his motorcycle gone. The parking spot is empty. He checks with nearby businesses — no one saw anything. The motorcycle has been stolen.

Step 3: Alex Files a Police Report

Alex calls the police. Officer Chen arrives, takes a report, and gives Alex a police report reference number: PPD-2026-04-78123.

Step 4: Alex Marks the Tag as STOLEN

Alex opens the QrioTag app and marks his motorcycle's tag as STOLEN. He enters the police report number.

Step 5: The Stolen Alert Page

When anyone scans Alex's QrioTag, they now see a stolen alert page instead of the normal vehicle profile:

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       *** STOLEN VEHICLE ***
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This vehicle has been reported STOLEN.

Vehicle: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 400
Color: Metallic Spark Black
License Plate: MC-7842

Police Report: PPD-2026-04-78123
Contact Police: Portland Police (503) 823-3333

Owner's message:
"This motorcycle was stolen from downtown Portland
on April 5, 2026. If you see this vehicle, please
do NOT approach the rider. Contact Portland Police
at (503) 823-3333 and reference report
PPD-2026-04-78123."

[Report Sighting]  [Contact Owner]
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Step 6: Alex Shares the Alert on Social Media

Alex copies the public link to his stolen alert page and shares it on social media, local community groups, and motorcycle forums.

The public alert link does not contain Alex's personal information — it shows only the vehicle details, photo, and instructions for reporting sightings.

Step 7: David Spots the Motorcycle

Five days later, David is walking through a neighborhood across town. He sees a black Kawasaki Ninja parked outside an apartment building. Something catches his eye — a small QrioTag on the frame.

Out of curiosity (or because he saw Alex's social media post), David scans the QR code with his phone.

David sees the STOLEN alert page. He taps "Report Sighting."

Step 8: David Reports the Sighting

David fills in the sighting report:

• Location: "Parked outside 4521 SE Division Street, Portland"
• Condition: "Appears intact, no visible damage"
• Notes: "License plate has been changed. New plate reads XY-1234. Motorcycle is covered with a tarp but the QrioTag was visible."

David also calls the Portland Police non-emergency line and provides the location and the police report number from the scan page.

Step 9: Alex Contacts the Police

Alex receives David's message and the scan location. He immediately calls Officer Chen and provides the new information:

• The motorcycle's current location
• The fact that the license plate has been changed
• David's sighting details

Step 10: Police Recover the Motorcycle

Officer Chen dispatches a unit to the location. They verify the motorcycle's VIN matches Alex's report. The police recover the motorcycle.

Step 11: Alex Reactivates the Tag

After the motorcycle is returned and inspected, Alex marks the tag as active again.

The Complete Status Journey

PENDING_SETUP → ACTIVE → STOLEN → ACTIVE

Why QrioTag Helped