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After 30 historic wall stones were stolen, UK councillor hid an AirTag in one; police tracked the thief

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: November 10, 2026 at 06:30

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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 stones, estimated at Β£7,000, have revitalized community spirit, allowing local residents to rally together and restore this historic structure.

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