A stolen 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS, valued at $575,000, was tracked down by police in Waterbury, Connecticut, using the owner’s Apple AirPods. The Ferrari, stolen from Greenwich on September 16, was found after the owner used the Find My app to track the AirPods left inside the car.
Quick Recovery with AirPods and iPhone
Waterbury’s Auto Theft Task Force quickly acted on the Find My app’s signal. The app led them to a gas station on South Main Street where the Ferrari was parked. As police approached, the suspect, Dion Schontten, attempted to flee but left his iPhone behind in the car. Police used the iPhone to identify him as a 22-year-old repeat offender from Waterbury.
Arrest of Repeat Offenders
Following the discovery, Schontten and another suspect, Keon Webster, aged 19, were arrested. Both had extensive criminal records for auto theft. Schontten faced charges for his second auto theft offense, while Webster was charged with his seventh. Investigators also believe the two were involved in additional car thefts in the area.
Technology Plays a Key Role
In this case, the combination of AirPods and the iPhone proved vital in recovering the Ferrari. Although AirTags are often used to track lost items, this incident highlights how Apple’s devices, when combined with the Find My app, can assist in solving crimes and recovering stolen property.
Thanks to the AirPods left behind, police quickly located the stolen Ferrari and arrested the suspects involved. This case demonstrates how modern technology continues to aid in crime-solving efforts.
