An armed robbery occurred on the 100th block of Northwest Broadway on Thursday in Ore, Portland, USA. The man, identified by police as Justin Johnston, pointed a gun at a store employee for money and took the victim’s phone and wallet. ‘Well, what about us?’ you can say.
But the work is somewhat interesting. Police went to the SW Third Avenue and SW Pine Street area and saw the suspect in the security camera footage entering and leaving the suite hotel. Later in the day, hotel security contacted the police, saying that the suspect had returned to the hotel. The suspect escaped from the hotel’s fire escape but stole a few more items from a random hotel room before escaping. Here’s where things got interesting.
The thief was caught thanks to the Apple AirTag
The hotel guest whose belongings were stolen later told the police that someone had entered his room, including a backpack with an Apple AirTag on it. He said he had taken things from the room. Police then used this Apple AirTag to follow the suspect to North Portland. In other words, another Apple device provided convenience to the authority.
Johnson was charged with second-degree robbery and first-degree theft. On May 9, Apple AirTag helped recover $7,000 worth of photographic equipment in Australia. However, although Apple AirTag is useful, administrators do not like it very much because people can be followed against their will.
AirTag caused controversy with previous incidents
AirTag helps Apple users to track their lost or stolen items since last year. However, some people can also use the tracking device for malicious purposes. In February, there was a case of a woman who suspected her car was being followed by AirTag. When the police took a look at his car, he did indeed find an AirTag on the bumper of the car.
Initiatives have already begun for laws limiting the use of AirTags due to the potential danger they may cause. There is serious lobbying among lawmakers in Ohio to restrict AirTags, with support from both Democrats and Republicans. What are you thinking? Please do not forget to share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
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