In one embodiment, a method for monitoring the security of a plurality of automobiles includes receiving a message indicating a potential security threat to an automobile, and sending, over a network to a terminal device associated with an owner of the automobile, an alert indicating the potential security threat to the automobile. The method may further include one or more of: streaming video from a security camera onboard the automobile, streaming video from a public security camera near the automobile, or sending a report to a law enforcement entity.