UK councillor hides AirTag in village wall stone, helps police catch thief

Determined to protect an ancient wall from persistent thefts, an English mayor cleverly employed an Apple AirTag embedded in one of the coping stones. This initiative ultimately directed police to a thief in Wigan, who confessed to the charges. The recovered stones, estimated at £7,000, have revitalized community spirit, allowing local residents to rally together and restore this historic…

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Determined to protect an ancient wall from persistent thefts, an English mayor cleverly employed an Apple AirTag embedded in one of the coping stones. This initiative ultimately directed police to a thief in Wigan, who confessed to the charges. The recovered…

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