AirTag leads Police to suspect after scooter robbery

A scooter robbery in east Auckland ended with a swift arrest after technology pointed Police straight to a suspect.

Officers were called to Point England Road just after 4pm Wednesday following reports a person had been assaulted and their scooter stolen.

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The victim provided a detailed description and told Police the scooter was fitted with an AirTag.

That tracking signal led staff to a nearby address.

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody without incident. The scooter was recovered and returned to its owner.

He appeared in Auckland District Court yesterday charged with robbery.

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