California family catches bike thief on doorstep with help from Apple AirTag: ‘The look on his face’

A Family in California After having the foresight to put an Apple Airtag on their expensive e-bike, thanks to modern technology, it brings them to the thief’s doorstep.

Joni Ehrman relies on a $3,000 e-bike for her daily commute to school and work. She was devastated when she learned that her trusty bike had been stolen while she was at work.

“I drive like 12 miles a day,” Ehrman said. Fox 11 Los Angeles. “I was crying outside my workplace. Some of my co-workers were like, ‘What’s going on? Where’s your bike?’ I had them say.”

Jonny Erman keeps a small Apple Airtag on her e-bike that she uses to commute to work and school. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Joni Ehrman’s e-bike, valued at $3,000, was stolen while she was at work. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Ehrman said they locked the pedals and wheels, removed the battery, but the bike was not locked to a fixed object.

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However, Airman had the foresight to buy a $29 airtag and space. The tracking device on her e-bike before it was stolen.

After Ehrman called 911, she spoke with her father, David. The pair took out her iPhone and tracked the stolen e-bike and saw that the Ertag was still in motion.

Ehrman watched Johnny travel to an apartment in California after his Apple Airtag was stolen. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

David tracked the e-bike until it stopped at an apartment complex near his family’s Orange County home. After moving to the exact location of the e-bike, he had a “brief confrontation” with the man. He tried to steal His daughter’s e-bike.

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“Dude, I’ve never seen a man standing there with such a look on his face,” said my father. “I think the look was shocking. Like, ‘How did you find my place?’

“The dude was standing there with a look on his face that I’ve never seen before, I think it was a look of shock, ‘How did you find my location?’

– David Ehrman

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has not released the name of the person who tried to steal the e-bike.

A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department urged residents to let local law enforcement handle the recovery of stolen items.

“As much as the convenience of technology plays a vital role in our quality of life, we want to encourage our communities to use their local law enforcement services when they become victims of crime rather than putting themselves at risk.” The spokesman said.

Jonny Ehrman was relieved that Apple Earthtag was installed on her e-bike and that her father was able to bring it. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

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