Unbelievable Discovery: Tracking AirPods Leads to Recovery of Stolen Ferrari

Car Thieves’ Careless Mistakes Lead to Their Downfall

When it comes to car theft, it’s essential to be meticulous and cover your tracks. However, two Connecticut car thieves recently learned that even the smallest mistakes can lead to their downfall.

A Ferrari Stolen, Then Tracked Down

In a bizarre incident, a 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS was stolen from Greenwich, Connecticut, last month. The owner, however, had forgotten their Apple AirPods in the vehicle. This oversight, combined with the Apple device’s "Find My" security feature, enabled law enforcement to track the Ferrari to a gas station 60 miles away in Waterbury. When approached by police, the alleged thief fled the scene.

A Smartwatch and a Smartphone: The Thieves’ Downfall

Too bad for the thief, but lucky for the cops, the person of interest left their iPhone in the vehicle. It’s a good thing smartphones are getting too big for some pockets! The headphones helped find the car, and the iPhone led to the suspect.

A Stolen Ferrari, a Stolen Acura, and a History of Car Theft

A 22-year-old male was later apprehended and charged with larceny of a motor vehicle. However, there’s more to the story. According to WFSB, a 19-year-old male was also arrested in connection to the stolen Ferrari. An investigation by the Waterbury Police Department concluded that both men had driven the supercar. This week, a late-model Acura stolen in New York was also traced back to the duo, whom local authorities say has an "extensive history of stealing cars."

A Familiar Face: The 19-Year-Old Suspect

"The 19-year-old is someone we are very, very familiar with," said Waterbury Police Chief Robert Spagnolo. "As an adult, he has seven pending charges that are related to auto theft and other violent crimes."

An Auto Theft Ring?

Residents believe the area car thefts are the act of a small but determined auto theft ring. Despite their criminal backgrounds, however, both men saw their bail bonds recently reduced. The court cut the older suspect’s bond in half, from $300,000 to $150,000. The 19-year-old initially had his bond set to $1 million, but it was lowered to just $300,000. Nevertheless, both remain in lockup.

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