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Reuters reported on the increasing frequency of campaign lawn sign thefts and the creative ways voters are fighting back. Some individuals have hidden Apple AirTags in their signs to track thieves to their homes, while others have smeared signs with Vaseline and glitter to deter handling. The report suggests that for some, the theft of a $20 sign feels like a form of voter intimidation.
"Follow-Home" Robberies and Smash-and-Grab Releases
Criminals in Los Angeles are reportedly using Apple AirTags to track luxury vehicles from high-end shopping areas like Rodeo Drive to the owners' homes for "follow-home" robberies. In Contra Costa County, suspects arrested for a massive "smash-and-grab" robbery at a Nordstrom were reportedly released from jail "accidentally." These incidents are framed as a breakdown of the rule of law in California.
Apple's new AirTags are discussed as a potential surveillance tool. While marketed for finding lost keys, the hosts argue the Bluetooth mesh network could easily be used by law enforcement or stalkers to track individuals without their knowledge.
