NYC fights car thefts with free Apple AirTags.
TL;DR
New York City will distribute 500 free Apple AirTags to residents to combat the rise in car thefts, with a focus on precincts with the highest number of grand larceny auto thefts. The GPS tracking devices can be hidden in a vehicle and will automatically trace it if it is stolen. The AirTags were donated by a local nonprofit, and the NYPD’s Crime Prevention Unit is working on a plan for equitable distribution. Car thefts in the city have risen by over 13% this year, with the 43rd Precinct in The Bronx hit particularly hard.
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