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Apple Watch Leads to Arrest of Airport Employee in Luggage Theft Case

A passenger used her Apple Watch to locate her stolen luggage after Spirit Airlines failed to recover it, resulting in the arrest of an airport retail worker.

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Fort Lauderdale, USA - 06. April 2019: Spirit Airbus A319 airplane at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood international airport (FTL) in the United States.
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Yep, another case solved by Apple location apps.

Overview

  • Paola Garcia tracked her stolen luggage to a nearby house using her Apple Watch's location signal.
  • The suspect, Junior Bazile, was identified through security footage and later arrested for grand theft.
  • Garcia's luggage contained valuable items, including a MacBook and jewelry, which were not recovered.
  • Spirit Airlines issued a reimbursement but denied any employee involvement in the theft.
  • Garcia suspects a larger theft ring operating within the airport is responsible.