Lost AirPod and Find My App Lead to Arrest in Jensen Beach Hit-and-Run
15-Year-Old’s AirPod Helps Police Catch Hit-and-Run Driver in Florida
According to the published article by Benzinga, In a surprising turn of events, a lost AirPod and Apple’s Find My app led to the arrest of a hit-and-run driver in Jensen Beach, Florida. On May 22, 2024, 15-year-old Lochlan Nicol was hit by an SUV driven by Peter Bradford Swing. After the accident, Swing stopped briefly to move the injured Nicol off the road and then fled the scene. During the crash, one of Nicol’s AirPods fell into Swing’s SUV.
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Find My App Helps Police Track Down Hit-and-Run Suspect in Florida
Nicol’s girlfriend found his belongings at the crash site, but one AirPod was missing. Using the Find My app, Nicol tracked it to a house four miles away. Police found the AirPod in Peter Bradford Swing’s SUV, linking him to the hit-and-run. Swing was arrested and admitted fleeing due to a past drug conviction. He faces up to 15 years in prison. This case shows how Apple’s Find My app can help solve crimes.