Police claim that a mother and son from an Atlanta family who had two AirTags in their car and another on the collar of their pet dog could track down the burglars on their own.
Numerous missing dogs have been discovered and stolen automobiles have been located as a result of AirTags. However, a family claims they chased thieves with the support of law police, according to Apple Insider.
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This photo illustration taken on February 13, 2023 shows an Apple Air Tag in Washington, DC. - Originally designed as a solution for the absent-minded, the AirTag digital tracking button is also sometimes employed for a more sinister function, with manufacturer Apple now finding itself the subject of of anger -- and lawsuits -- from Americans who have been harassed with the help of a product from the brand.
Sonya Reese said that her son left their car with Dior, a Shih Tzu/Pomeranian cross dog, in it in a dog carrier while he walked into a smoke store. After quickly forgetting his ID, Anthony, the son, returned outside and discovered the car was gone.
Anthony Reese claims that after calling the police, he realized he had AirTags on the dog and in the car.
One of their AirTags was inside the apartment, according to Apple's Find My app, but they made the decision to wait until the cops arrived outside. The AirTags, however, had apparently been unplugged by the time they arrived.
They assert that they think the suspects were frightened away by the police. Police in Atlanta have verified that they are still looking into the matter.
The family got their car back in the interim, but they still don't have their dog, who was "emotionally most important" to them.
Regarding the allegation that an officer shrugged and indicated the family may go after the burglars, Atlanta police have not responded. In general, law enforcement officers advise citizens not to approach criminals.
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Do AirTags Really Help?
The Apple AirTag ($29) is a tiny tracker the size of a button that can be attached to a personal item like a keychain, bag, or bike in case it ever gets lost or stolen. It will be available in 2021.
Of course, the AirTag carries a healthy degree of interest, skepticism, and general doubt, as with any new device, especially trackers.
Apple's Find My network is where AirTags function. This implies that an AirTag passively talks with an iPhone or other Apple device to help you find your AirTag and anything it's connected to as long as it's within Bluetooth range of that device (even if it's not yours).
An AirTag will appear on your iPhone's Find My app once it has been configured with your Apple ID. You cannot share an AirTag with family members since it can only be connected to one ID per AirTag. You may, however, halt safety warnings in the Find My app on your phone if you were to let someone else borrow something that was tied to an AirTag.
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