Apple's AirTag has proven to help people find all kinds of things, from missing cars to wallets and even the odd dog. And now someone says they used an AirTag to find their stolen luggage.
And while they did indeed manage to get their luggage back, they also got a surprise — the perp was wearing their clothes when the police picked them up.
The story goes that the man was traveling through Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport when they found their luggage wasn't where it was supposed to be. And then things got even weirder.
"I had about $3,000 worth of stuff in here"
The Daily Mail (opens in new tab) report says that upon finding the luggage missing, Jameel Reid used the Find My app on their iPhone to locate it. Far from the airport where it should have been, the AirTag showed that Reid's luggage was near Grady Memorial Hospital in the downtown region of Atlanta.
Days later, after alerting the cops and the bag making another appearance near the airport, Reid was reunited with the luggage and belongings. Only to find that the thief had made themselves comfortable.
"He had my shirt on, my jeans, and my socks,' Reid said. As if having your stuff stolen wasn't bad enough.
This isn't the first time that an AirTag has come in handy at an airport, and some companies make luggage designed especially to house Apple's item tracker. But you don't have to use Apple's accessory — there are plenty of Airtag alternatives out there to choose from from the likes of Tile and Chipolo.
If you do want to go the Apple route, an AirTag will set you back $29, while a pack of four costs $99. There are often AirTag deals to be had that can save you a few dollars here and there too.
