Learn How An AirTag Assisted Police In Returning Stolen Luggage To Its Owner At LAX Airport

For a traveler, losing baggage at the airport is actually a nightmare. However, one passenger at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was able to turn a panic into a feelgood technology-good story, using Apple‘s AirTag to track down his lost bag once it was missing.

Last month, a suitcase hidden inside an AirTag was able to track stolen luggage at LAX, and the police went straight to the abandoned building to catch the suspect, who wore the clothes of the victim. This incident once again proves why AirTag is becoming a travel essential for security and peace of mind.

Luggage Tracked By AirTag All The Way From Airport To Derelict Building

The story starts with Daniel Scott, a man from West Hollywood returning home from Salt Lake City. He arrived at LAX only to find one of his two bags went missing. Fortunately, however, he had put an AirTag in the lost suitcase.

In fact, by simply opening the Find My app, Scott was able to track the AirTag tracker dot as it progressed away from the baggage claim area and toward the ride-share zone. His chase was to no avail; the thief was faster.

The AirTag kept pinging, ultimately directing Scott to a boarded-up derelict building near the airport. DM Clark says he was worried for his safety, so he called LAX police.

Police Recover Stolen Bags, Man Dresses as Victim

Police searched the building and discovered the suitcase, with its contents strewn throughout the various rooms. The suspect was found wearing some of Scott’s clothes when the officers showed up — which was also surprising. The suspect was taken into custody, and most of the property was recovered intact.

AirTags gave Scott some reassurance, but he later told NBC Los Angeles that travelers should definitely never confront thieves themselves—just let the police handle it.

AirTag: More Than Just Travel Insurance

AirTags have previously come to the rescue of travelers facing heart-breaking losses before this. And just days ago, an AirTag guided the authorities to recover $15,000 worth of stolen clothes from an airport. Lastly, in another similar case, a magician got back some of his lost suitcases with a tracker built into an AirTag.

AirTag is also very useful for frequent flyers. The small devices are able to be concealed within luggage or clothing enabling travelers to track their bags in real-time.

Reason Why Every Traveler Must Have AirTags

AirTags make sure you’ll never lose your luggage (or new pet)These little sonofabitches from Apple aren’t just for luggageThey can be strapped to the back of your pet, wallet, keys, or anything you consistently misplace. But for travelers, the advantages are undeniable. As lost and pilfered bags grow more common, it provides an extra measure of security and assurance.

It is a powerful reminder (in the case of Scott at LAX) about how something small can actually save significant loss and help authorities work through thefts expediently.

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