Apple AirPods Help Police Track Down Stolen $575K Ferrari

Highlights

• A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a Ferrari 812 GTS.
• Arrest was possible thanks to the owner’s Apple AirPods left in the car.

The next time you resist technological advancement, remember it can always be put to good use and holds immense benefits to make the world invest in it. A recent incident from the US is a good reminder of how technology can help us in times of need. 

A man has been recently arrested for allegedly stealing a 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS, worth around $575,000. The investigating police team had some help from one of the most common devices we use today – Earbuds! Specifically speaking, Apple AirPods!

Thanks to a pair of Apple AirPods left by the owner inside the car, the Ferrari stolen from Greenwich Connecticut on September 16 has been recovered.

After the arrest, the local police were able to connect the suspect and another individual to additional car thefts, solving more than one case at a time.

According to a local news report, the Waterbury Police Department was alerted to the car’s location after the Ferrari’s owner tracked their AirPods.

Authorities have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Dion Schontten. He is a known figure in the department’s Auto Theft Task Force.

Officers found him driving the stolen Ferrari at a gas station. When Schontten noticed the undercover police car nearby, he reportedly rammed the Ferrari into it and then fled the scene on foot.

Schontten left his iPhone inside the Ferrari, which later helped the Police to find a link to him through text messages and social media posts.

Schontten and 18-year-old Keon Webster were arrested on September 26. The Waterbury police found both criminals in another recently stolen 2023 Acura TLX from New York.

According to local news reports, both Schontten and Webster had been driving the stolen Acura in turns to ensure that were not caught.

Webster is a wanted criminal in another stolen vehicle, an Audi S8.

Both Schontten and Webster were charged with motor vehicle larceny.

Schontten is facing his second offense and Webster has been charged seven times in several previous crimes. Schontten is being held on a $150,000 bond and Webster on a $300,000 bond.

FAQs

Q1. How can I track my lost AirPods?

Answer. You can track your lost AirPods using the “Find My” app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Simply open the app, select your AirPods from the list of devices, and view their location on the map. If they are within Bluetooth range, you can also play a sound to help locate them.

Q2. Can I track my AirPods if they are inside their case?

Answer. Yes, you can track your AirPods even if they are inside their charging case. The “Find My” app will show the last known location of your AirPods before they were put into the case.

Q3. Do I need any special settings enabled to use the AirPods tracking feature?

Answer. Yes, you need to have the “Find My” feature enabled on your Apple device. This can be done through your device’s settings. Additionally, for the tracking feature to work, your AirPods need to be paired with your Apple ID and connected to your device.

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