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Easy GPS Tracking in Virginia Beach for Cars, Trucks and Small Fleets
Plug it into your car or truck, open the app, and see where it is from anywhere in Virginia Beach, from the Oceanfront to Town Center. No wiring, no shop visit, no contract.
- Updates every 5 seconds
- No contract
- 30-day money-back
Quick answer: Virginia Beach police counted 457 vehicle thefts in 2025. A plug-in OBD-II tracker shows your car or truck live on your phone and alerts you the moment it moves, so you can tell police exactly where it is.
Choose your tracker
Two trackers, one app
One-time hardware price. Both show up on the same map.
ShadowAuto
$69.90+ plans from $12/mo · No contract
- Plugs into the OBD-II port. Never needs charging.
- Car Alarm alerts you if it moves while parked.
- Engine codes and unplug alerts.
ShadowTrack
$69.90+ plans from $12/mo · No contract
- Battery-powered. Runs for weeks on a charge.
- No OBD-II port needed: trailers, mowers, boats.
- Add the weatherproof magnetic case.
Virginia Beach theft data
Car theft in Virginia Beach by the numbers
457 vehicle thefts in 2025 was 12% fewer than in 2024 and about half the 2022 total. Break-ins are still far more common than thefts.
457
motor vehicle thefts in Virginia Beach in 2025 (VBPD)
9,537
stolen in Virginia in 2025 (NICB)
12%
fewer Virginia Beach vehicle thefts in 2025 than in 2024 (VBPD)
#1
most stolen in Virginia in 2024: Hyundai Elantra (NICB)
- Break-ins outnumber thefts. VBPD logged 1,555 thefts from vehicles in 2025, more than three times the number of cars stolen.
- Down by half since 2022. Vehicle thefts fell from 961 in 2022 to 457 in 2025, a 52% drop, per VBPD.
- A tracker is the backup. Lock it, take the keys, and use GPS so you know where it went. What to do if it's stolen.
Who it's for
Built for how Virginia Beach drives
Military families near NAS Oceana
Check on the car from anywhere with the app, and set a geofence around home or base parking.
Geofence guide →Turo hosts near ORF
Know your car is where the renter said, with trip history for any dispute. Set a geofence around the airport lot.
For Turo hosts →Trades & work trucks
Pickups and trailers on job sites across the city. See every truck on one map, and get an alert if one moves after hours.
For business →
How it works
Tracking in 3 easy steps
1
Plug it in
Plug ShadowAuto into the port under your dash. Every car and light truck since 1996 has one.
Is GPS tracking legal in Virginia Beach? Yes, on vehicles you own, or with consent. Under Va. Code 18.2-60.5, secretly placing a tracker to follow another person without consent is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Full Virginia tracking law.
Pricing
Simple pricing, no contract
$69.90 per tracker, one time. Then a plan per tracker, per month. Cancel any time.
| Trackers | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | $15/mo | $13/mo | $12/mo |
| 4+ (bulk order) | $13/mo | $11/mo | $10/mo |
Around town
Works across Virginia Beach
Runs on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile LTE-M networks, anywhere you have cell signal.
Oceanfront
Summer crowds and hotel lots. Arm Car Alarm overnight.
Town Center
Garages and busy lots. The map keeps the last location underground.
NAS Oceana
Military families on deployment. Check the car from anywhere.
Sandbridge
Beach rentals, boats and trailers. ShadowTrack in the magnetic case.
Hilltop & Lynnhaven
Shopping center parking. Movement alerts while parked.
Pungo
Farm trucks and equipment in the rural south end. Geofence the property line.
Reviews
What our customers say
Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 205 reviews of ShadowAuto and ShadowTrack.
★★★★★
Perfect for peace of mind
"I bought this for my teenage daughter who just started driving. Setup was literally plug and play, took 2 minutes. The app is super intuitive too."
Sarah M. · Parent · ShadowAuto
★★★★★
Exactly what I needed for my fleet
"I run a small delivery business with 6 vans. Plugged it into each van, downloaded the app, and within minutes I could see all my vehicles on one dashboard."
Michael T. · Small business · ShadowAuto
★★★★★
Small business must-have
"The magnetic mount lets me move it between vehicles easily, and the tracking is always accurate. A fantastic investment for any small business."
Robert C. · Small fleet · ShadowTrack
FAQ
Common questions
Is it hard to set up?
No. ShadowAuto plugs into the OBD-II port under your dash in under 2 minutes, with no tools or wiring. ShadowTrack sits in a magnetic case.
Is there a monthly fee?
Yes. Live tracking uses a cell connection, so plans run $10 to $15 per tracker per month. No contract. Cancel any time.
Does it need a SIM card?
No. The connection is built in and covered by your plan.
Is GPS tracking legal in Virginia Beach?
Yes, on vehicles you own, or with consent. Virginia Beach follows Virginia law: under Va. Code 18.2-60.5, secretly placing a tracker to follow another person without consent is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Fleet owners and parents of minors are exempt in the cases the law sets out.
Can I check my car at Norfolk International while I travel?
Yes. Open the app from your gate to see the car live, and set a geofence around the parking lot so you get an alert if it leaves.
Does it keep working if I evacuate for a hurricane?
Yes, anywhere with cell coverage. If local towers go down, the map shows the last location until signal returns.
What should I do if my car is stolen in Virginia Beach?
Call Virginia Beach police first and give them the live location from the app. Don't try to recover the car yourself.
How fast does it update?
Every 5 seconds while your car or truck is moving.
How do I order 4 or more trackers?
Bulk orders of 4 or more go through our team. Contact us and we'll set up the account and the 4+ rate.
More GPS tracking near Virginia Beach
Plug it in today. Track it in 2 minutes, anywhere in Virginia Beach.
Ordering 4 or more for your Virginia Beach business? Our team will set it up for you.
Sources
- City of Virginia Beach: VBPD 2025 crime data (Virginia Beach Police Department, February 2026)
- NICB 2025 vehicle thefts by state (via FinanceBuzz) (state theft counts)
- FinanceBuzz: most stolen car in every state (NICB 2024 model data)
Also referenced: Code of Virginia 18.2-60.5 (see the Virginia page). Pricing current as of October 2026, in USD, per tracker. Some retailer links are affiliate links. Legal information is general and not legal advice; consult a Virginia attorney for your situation.