New York City's new tool to stop car thefts: Apple AirTags
Posted on AllSides May 1st, 2023
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New York City is adding a new weapon to its crime-fighting arsenal: Apple AirTags. At least some people are eligible to receive the free bluetooth-powered tracking devices to combat a spike in car thefts in the five boroughs, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday. The city will distribute 500 of the devices, donated by the Association for a Better New York, to residents, including in the Bronx where car thefts rose 19.4% from this time last year, NYPD data shows. Citywide, the number of stolen vehicles has climbed from 3,756...