A carpenter gave police the key to solving a multi-million dollar theft, and it all happened thanks to some hidden Apple AirTags.
The 43-year-old man from Virginia, who spoke anonymously to The Washington Post, said he decided to hide the Bluetooth tracking devices – which are often used to help people monitor things like luggage and keys – after becoming a victim. thing. tool theft.
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The man hid the AirTags among his remaining tools, and when those were also taken away, they helped lead police to a storage locker full of stolen goods. The discovery led police to additional locations, leading to the recovery of tools totaling $3 million to $5 million, according to a Howard County police news release.
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While this is an example of active use, Apple is currently working with Google to prevent AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers from being used for tracking. As of December, the two companies appeared to be getting closer to reaching a resolution.
Once finalized, the end result may allow people to detect unknown tracking devices without having to download additional apps.
