In Minneapolis, a savvy car owner’s proactive measures and the use of technology led to the quick recovery of his stolen vehicle, as narrated by the Minneapolis Police Department on their Facebook page. The incident unfurled on the 2200 block of 22nd Avenue South, where security footage captured two individuals forcibly breaking into and taking off with the locked car. However, this theft was notably thwarted by a hidden Apple AirTag the owner had judiciously placed under the car’s hood, transforming the vehicle into a beacon for its own retrieval.
In what turned out to be an effective melding of modern tech with old-fashioned policing, officers from the 3rd Precinct were able to track down the stolen car. According to the social media post from the Minneapolis Police Department, “Officers then found the car and arrested one suspect who was still inside.” The swift conclusion to this case underscores how a small piece of technology can make a significant impact in the realm of public safety and crime prevention.
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