US robbers steal US$500,000 in jewellery but get caught by tracking device


The victim was able to provide police with information generated by Apple’s signature tracking device, which he’d placed in the stolen bag, sources said. — By Mark Chan on Unsplash

Three thieves attacked a man in a strong-arm robbery that netted US$500,000 (RM2.25mil) in jewellery, only for an Apple AirTag to lead police to two suspects in Queens, cops said on Jan 3.

The 50-year-old victim had parked his car outside Rosa’s Pizza, on 21st St. near 31st Ave. in Astoria, when the trio attacked around 9.45pm on Jan 2, cops said.

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