Mayor encouraging New Yorkers to put AirTags in cars to fight auto theft

The Hill ^ | 05/01/2023 | KIRAN DHILLON AND KATIE CORRADO

[ChicagoConservative27]

NEW YORK (WPIX) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new plan Sunday to give away Apple AirTags with the hope of catching car thieves.

The Big Apple is giving away 500 Apple AirTags across the New York Police Department’s 43rd Precinct, which covers the southeast Bronx. The area has recorded 207 car thefts since the start of 2023. Most of the thefts involve Kias, Hyundais and Hondas. Carmen Parrilla lives in Castle Hill and said on Sunday that her neighbor’s car was stolen three days before. She is hoping to receive a free AirTag.

“They come into our neighborhoods, it’s like homes at night and everybody’s sleeping,” said Parrilla. “They just do what they do and they’re very professional about it.”

[ChicagoConservative27]

How about just arresting criminals?

This Carmen wants a free air tag?? Screw off lady. You are part of the problem.

[DugwayDuke]

$29 apiece on amazon.

[Responsibility2nd]

How about moving out of a crime infested third world hell hole where repeat criminals get a free pass again and again?

[quantim]

And why is this? Gotta be more to the story, these thieves will be back on the streets in a couple hours. One has to ask themselves who this would benefit the most, the chop shops will disappear these vehicles faster than an Arkancide so this can’t be it.

[Liaison]

So can you tell if the AirTag is yours or a criminals trying to get you?

[IYAS9YAS]

And if the thieves are carrying an iPhone, they’ll know the tags are there and remove them. Then you’re out your car and an AirTag.

[NWFree]

I live in a safe area red state and already do this

[IYAS9YAS]

So can you tell if the AirTag is yours or a criminals trying to get you?

If you have an iPhone, it will tell you if there are others' AirTags in close proximity to you.

[Seaplaner]

Supporting law enforcement, stiff sentencing, high bail, and no early release (and returning illegal aliens to their real homes) all come to mind as other possibilities.

Air tags work only if there is a chance that the criminals will be arrested and locked away.

[NWFree]

Good luck finding them before I find you

[1Old Pro]

$29 apiece on amazon.

Yep, but your own, government doesn't need to buy them.

[Hot Tabasco]

I’m surprised automakers don’t install them automatically.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

How about just arresting criminals?

A recent report stated that the majority of thefts in NYC are committed by a few hundred criminals, all revolving door types who never spend any time in jail. I'd suspect the same holds true for the car thieves.

[KarlInOhio]

So if my car is stolen and I am able to tell the NYPD exactly where it is, will they try to recover it or will they just continue to ignore it? Or will I have to go full vigilante and take it back myself if it is still drivable?

[NWFree]

4 for $99

Same price Apple Amazon

[NorthMountain]

When the government fails to govern, the citizens will eventually form a vigilance committee.

[IYAS9YAS]

Good luck finding them before I find you

They emit a sound when they're not near the owner. It's to help prevent people from tracking others with the device. Not saying you couldn't roll up on them before they find it, but you may be rolling into a hornets nest depending on whole stole it. Best to have backup.

[Robert DeLong]

What’s the AirTag Range?

The first step when locating your AirTag is to open the Find My app and select the Items tab. Bluetooth range is around 30 feet, depending on the conditions like wall thickness and more.

The car thieves are shaking in their boots. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

These people deserve the governments they keep voting in.

[RitchieAprile]

Eric Adam’s...swagger man with no plan

[C210N]

After parking, just make sure you roll your windows down.

Chances are, if you get back your car, you won’t have to replace the glass.