"Hidden AirTags: A New Tool for Vehicle Theft in Montreal and Beyond"

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Thieves in Montreal are using Apple's AirTags to track and steal vehicles, prompting warnings from police in Burlington, Vermont. Travelers returning from Canada have found AirTags in their vehicles, and there's concern that the devices are being used for criminal activities such as car theft and drug trafficking. However, there are safety features in place to alert owners if an AirTag is not within proximity, and both iPhone and Android users can detect unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags.
- Criminals in Montreal Using AirTags to Steal Vehicles MacRumors
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- Burlington Police Department reports tracking devices found on cars returning from Canada Burlington Free Press
- Vermont authorities warn residents to check for hidden AirTags after road trips to Canada 9to5Mac
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