In this day and age of sophisticated security systems, you might not expect a pair of wireless headphones to become a key tool in a burglary investigation. Yet that's exactly what happened in Connecticut, where forgotten AirPods managed to track down a stolen Ferrari worth half a million dollars.
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Technology Find My company Apple has once again proven effective in tracking stolen goods. This time, a luxury Ferrari was tracked down because the billionaire owner accidentally left his AirPods. The theft of a luxury sports car in Connecticut seemed like another chapter in a long list of unsolved crimes. The thieves had apparently chosen a very valuable loot and seemed to be successfully hiding it. However, fate had other plans. Ferrari owner, ardent fan Apple products, you accidentally left yours in your car AirPods. And it was this seemingly small thing that became the key to solving the case.
Forgotten AirPods as saviors
A luxury Ferrari worth $575 was recently stolen in Connecticut. When the owner noticed that his expensive car was missing, he didn't hesitate to contact the police immediately. Thanks to the Find My app's feature - or rather, because the thief happened to forget his keys in his car - the police were able to find him. AirPods connected to this service – managed to determine the approximate location of the lost wireless Apple headphones, and therefore the stolen car. The police were able to quickly go to the scene and arrest the suspect. After a while of tracking, the police managed to catch the suspect and the stolen car at a gas station.
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This case once again proves how modern technology can help in the investigation of criminal activity. Originally designed to easily locate lost devices, the Find feature has proven to be an extremely useful tool in the hands of police officers as well. Thanks to her, it is possible to solve many cases of theft and loss.
