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AirTags have helped uncover some of the most unexpected thieves, sometimes disguised behind a friendly face that wouldn't drop even the tiniest hint of their nefarious intents.
A 29-year-old from Nottingham (England) and dad-of-three ended up in court after getting caught stealing bikes and tools from people's barns.
The first offense took place in mid-2021 when the man broke into the first shed. Since then, he has performed other hits, eventually breaking into a property in Pasture Road when he ran away with two bikes.
Little did he know about the AirTag, as the bike owner was cautious enough that they installed the small Apple tracker into their belonging. Kieran Ferris had no idea his every step was already tracked, so he went back to his Stapleford home and hid the stolen items.
It didn't take long for the police to track him down. The AirTag offered valuable AirTag information, sending the officers to the man's door. He was taken into custody earlier this year and appeared in court recently, with the judge handing the man an eight-month jail term suspended for two years.
The AirTag is no longer a simple device whose role is to help iPhone owners track car keys, wallets, and backpacks. It has evolved to become a must-have device for keeping an eye on pretty much any belonging, as long as it's big enough to house an AirTag.
From luggage to vehicles, AirTags can protect everything, using a pill-shaped design to communicate with nearby iPhones and send its location to the master device over the Find My network. AirTags are fitted with a removable CR2032 battery, offering approximately six months of autonomy per unit. As a result, it can be installed and "forgotten," as the device will continue to communicate with the master iPhone as long as it has enough battery and detects a nearby smartphone.
Police recommend car owners to get AirTags and install them in a hidden spot in their cabins, as the device could help recover the vehicle if it gets stolen. If you're looking for ideas on where to hide the AirTag in your car, this article includes several suggestions.
However, keep in mind that AirTags can also alert thieves when a tracker is in the car. Apple equipped the AirTag with anti-stalking protections, so the device can send notifications when moving with an iPhone. Police recommend car owners to call 911 the second they notice the vehicle is missing, as they can begin tracking down the thief faster. Eventually, the criminal wouldn't have enough time to stop and search for the AirTag in the car, as their main concern would be to run away from the police. The AirTag can only be disabled by removing its battery, as it doesn't include a power-off button.
The first offense took place in mid-2021 when the man broke into the first shed. Since then, he has performed other hits, eventually breaking into a property in Pasture Road when he ran away with two bikes.
Little did he know about the AirTag, as the bike owner was cautious enough that they installed the small Apple tracker into their belonging. Kieran Ferris had no idea his every step was already tracked, so he went back to his Stapleford home and hid the stolen items.
It didn't take long for the police to track him down. The AirTag offered valuable AirTag information, sending the officers to the man's door. He was taken into custody earlier this year and appeared in court recently, with the judge handing the man an eight-month jail term suspended for two years.
The AirTag is no longer a simple device whose role is to help iPhone owners track car keys, wallets, and backpacks. It has evolved to become a must-have device for keeping an eye on pretty much any belonging, as long as it's big enough to house an AirTag.
From luggage to vehicles, AirTags can protect everything, using a pill-shaped design to communicate with nearby iPhones and send its location to the master device over the Find My network. AirTags are fitted with a removable CR2032 battery, offering approximately six months of autonomy per unit. As a result, it can be installed and "forgotten," as the device will continue to communicate with the master iPhone as long as it has enough battery and detects a nearby smartphone.
Police recommend car owners to get AirTags and install them in a hidden spot in their cabins, as the device could help recover the vehicle if it gets stolen. If you're looking for ideas on where to hide the AirTag in your car, this article includes several suggestions.
However, keep in mind that AirTags can also alert thieves when a tracker is in the car. Apple equipped the AirTag with anti-stalking protections, so the device can send notifications when moving with an iPhone. Police recommend car owners to call 911 the second they notice the vehicle is missing, as they can begin tracking down the thief faster. Eventually, the criminal wouldn't have enough time to stop and search for the AirTag in the car, as their main concern would be to run away from the police. The AirTag can only be disabled by removing its battery, as it doesn't include a power-off button.
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