GPS Tracking Reunites Lost Phone With Owner

No matter how desperate you are for a phone, stealing one isn’t the answer. Morals aside, stealing a phone can land you in trouble with the law in a hurry, thanks to GPS tracking. Just about every phone on the market these days has a tracking device built in, which means they can lead police officers quickly and easily to the location of the perpetrator. And that’s just what happened one Wednesday in the town of Denville, New Jersey.

Most phone thefts aren’t that creative. The thief picks up a forgotten phone, slips it out of a pocket or bag when the owner isn’t looking, or in some cases, threatens the owner with harm if he doesn’t hand it over. But this case is a little different. The alleged perpetrators posed as solicitors, brazenly walked into the victim’s office, and walked out with the phone in hand. It’s a daring plan which could have worked if they hadn’t failed to account for the possibility of GPS tracking for phones.

The victim used the phone’s GPS tracking device to identify the location of the stolen property. Police were then able to apprehend two females and two males. Two arrests were made: one for stealing the phone and one for receiving stolen property.

GPS tracking for phones has played an important role in tracking down many would-be criminals, from run-of-the-mill burglars to car thieves. With the variety of GPS apps available (including a “Find My Phone” app that helps locate the device if it gets misplaced), it’s relatively easy for theft victims to find the phone on their own. Even without the app, however, a law enforcement office can still track a phone using its built-in tracking device.

GPS tracking for phones can be used in other ways as well. For instance, many parents rely on their children’s cell phone tracking devices to ensure that their children make it home safely from school, that they arrive safely to a friend’s home, or to check on them throughout the day. It’s an easy way to keep tabs without hovering.

Thankfully for most phone users, a stolen phone doesn’t have to be a complete loss. By taking advantage of the technology that’s already there, police can usually identify and locate the thief, returning the stolen device safely to its owner.

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GPS Tracking Reunites Lost Phone With Owner