Orange resident tracks down stolen bicycle with AirTag NBC 7 San Diego [Video]

A Chapman University student was able to track down her stolen bike and retrieve it thanks to an Apple AirTag.

Orange resident Macy Friday said her bicycle was stolen from outside her home on Sunday. Unfortunately for the thief, she placed an AirTag on her bike, which allowed her to track the bicycle’s whereabouts.

“I know a lot of people in the area who have had their bikes stolen,” Friday said. “Some of my friends never got their bikes back and that’s because they didn’t have an AirTag and I’m glad that I did.”

After learning of the thief’s location, Friday contacted police and officers were able to find that individual within 15 minutes a mere two miles away. The film student ultimately credited her father’s thinking for the safe return of her property.

“My dad suggested that I put an AirTag on it because I’m, first of all, pretty …