Police in Connecticut makes use of Apple’s ‘Discover My’ to trace, get better stolen $575k Ferrari, due to hidden AirPods.

Two suspects, aged 17 and 19 12 months, behind the theft had been arrested whereas working one other stolen Acura TLX sedan. 

The 2 suspects reportedly had an intensive historical past of motorized vehicle thefts, based on the police.

Police in Connecticut efficiently recovered a 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS sports activities automotive value over $575,000 (or over N1.5 Billion in Naira), which was reported stolen on September 16, 2024.

Because of the proprietor’s Apple AirPods, which remained within the automotive on the time of the theft, the WPD’s Auto Theft Job Pressure was in a position to monitor the supercar to a fuel station, utilizing the Discover My app.

After initiating a motorized vehicle cease, the car’s operator reportedly fled the scene, abandoning their iPhone, which helped police arrest a 22 12 months previous suspect recognized as Dion Schontten.

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Based on the police, Schontten was arrested alongside 19 12 months previous Keon Webster whereas they had been working one other stolen Acura TLX. Each suspects had an intensive historical past of motorized vehicle thefts.

Schontten was charged with Larceny of a Motor Automobile (Second Offense) whereas Webster was charged with Larceny of a Motor Automobile (Seventh Offense). Upon their courtroom arraignment, Schontten’s bond was lowered to $150k (from $300k) and Webster’s bond was lowered to $300k ($1 million).

Commenting on the arrests, Fernando Spagnolo, the Chief of police in Waterbury, stated “WPD continues to actively examine motorized vehicle thefts and maintain people accountable for his or her actions.

“The arrest of Schontten and Webster, each with in depth prison histories, demonstrates our dedication to making sure that repeat offenders are held accountable so they don’t proceed to victimize our group.”

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