There have been many cases where Apple AirTag has helped people locate their lost or stolen items, and yes, many times it has been used unethically to track people. In the latest case, Apple AirTag took the lead before successfully tracking a Toyota Camry! Yes, an Apple AirTag worth just $29 helped find an American couple’s stolen car, and it happened within hours, too. While the couple was sleeping, their car was stolen by thieves. Fortunately, an Apple AirTag has been attached to it, which helps track its location through notifications. The theft was recorded on the doorbell camera, which recorded the thieves doing the action. One of the thieves even tried to open the door of a nearby car before getting into the couple’s car.
“I can pinpoint its exact location and really launch in and almost exactly pick out the parking space car was in,” said Antar Muhammad WRAL news. Not just in their cars, Muhammad also uses AirTags on their luggage and backpacks.
As soon as the Police arrived, they were able to track the vehicle’s location quickly, politely Apple AirTag. The vehicle was stolen Friday night and police were able to locate the vehicle. Toyota Camry shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday and even arrested three juvenile suspects. “From the moment we woke up to the moment we called the police and it was all over, (took) two hours, two and a half hours,” added Muhammad.
Leslie Muhammad says that new technology like AirTag will serve as a deterrent to crime and a guarantee for citizens to obey the law. “I think it’s important for people to be aware of what’s available to assist them when it comes to their personal safety and your items – your home, your car. If there is one easy way, especially on a low budget, to keep your home and family safe, that’s the best way to do it,” the report quoted Leslie as saying.
How does Apple AirTag work
Essentially, an AirTag is a small, circular tracking device that can be attached to items like keys, bags, and even vehicles. It uses Apple’s Find My network to provide an item’s location, making it easier to locate it when lost or stolen. It uses a combination of Bluetooth and data from the community to provide the location of the item.
