Robber Stole A Backpack With AirTag That Police Used to Track Him Down

Robber Stole A Backpack With AirTag That Police Used to Track Him Down

In the hotel, Johnston is believed to have broken into one of the rooms and stolen several items, including a backpack. Unbeknownst to the robber, the bag contained an Apple AirTag, which the police were able to track to North Portland. Once the local police in Multnomah County were alerted of the suspect’s presence in the area, he was located, chased down and taken into custody without anybody getting hurt. Following his arrest, Johnston was charged with robbery in the second degree and burglary in the first degree.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Apple’s AirTag has been used to track down and recover stolen belongings. Earlier this month, photographer Graham Tait was on vacation in South Australia when someone broke into his car and stole his laptop and camera equipment. Fortunately, both the bags had AirTags fitted, helping Tait track his belongings using the Find My app. Once he reported the matter to the police, the equipment was recovered and the case is now being investigated.

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Source: KATU

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Robber Stole A Backpack With AirTag That Police Used to Track Him Down

In the hotel, Johnston is believed to have broken into one of the rooms and stolen several items, including a backpack. Unbeknownst to the robber, the bag contained an Apple AirTag, which the police were able to track to North Portland. Once the local police in Multnomah County were alerted of the suspect’s presence in the area, he was located, chased down and taken into custody without anybody getting hurt. Following his arrest, Johnston was charged with robbery in the second degree and burglary in the first degree.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Apple’s AirTag has been used to track down and recover stolen belongings. Earlier this month, photographer Graham Tait was on vacation in South Australia when someone broke into his car and stole his laptop and camera equipment. Fortunately, both the bags had AirTags fitted, helping Tait track his belongings using the Find My app. Once he reported the matter to the police, the equipment was recovered and the case is now being investigated.

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Source: KATU

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