Pleasanton Police Nab Suspect in Car Break-In Spree Thanks to Victim’s AirTag Lead

In a string of thefts that has the Pleasanton community on high alert, the Pleasanton Police Department reported multiple car break-ins on Tuesday, February 6. The thefts, which spanned across Pleasanton, turned a corner when one victim’s quick thinking led to a suspect’s arrest. The victim, having had an AirTag stashed in their pilfered backpack, provided the authorities with a digital trail to follow. This breadcrumb of modern technology pointed in the direction of Dublin, prompting a joint operation with the Dublin Police Services.

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