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Carpenter's AirTag Leads to Recovery of $5M in Stolen Tools

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business

A Virginia carpenter used Apple AirTags to help Maryland police recover 15,000 stolen construction tools worth $3-$5 million, leading to one of the largest theft busts in the region. The carpenter tracked the thieves to a storage facility, prompting a police investigation that uncovered tools stolen from various locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. No suspects have been charged yet, and the case involves around 80 victims.

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Howard County Police Recover 15,000 Stolen Construction Tools

Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

Howard County Police have recovered around 15,000 stolen construction tools, valued at $3-to-5 million, in one of the region's largest theft investigations. The tools, stolen from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, were found in a warehouse and other locations. No arrests have been made yet, but police are close to charging multiple suspects. The investigation began in January after a victim's tracking device led police to a storage unit. Authorities are working to return the tools to their rightful owners.

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