Police: West Des Moines man hid Apple Air Tag in woman’s car
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Police: West Des Moines man hid Apple Air Tag in woman’s car
Updated: March 7, 2023 at 11:50 AM CST
A West Des Moines man is facing charges after police say he placed an Apple Air Tag in a woman’s car without her knowledge. It is the latest example of someone allegedly using the technology inappropriately. According to police, 43-year-old Joseph Gentile hid the Air Tag with duct tape in the trunk of the victim’s car. Air Tags were designed as a way to track items, but have been used to track people. According to police, Gentile was not allowed access to the victim’s car. He is charged with trespassing.
A West Des Moines man is facing charges after police say he placed an Apple Air Tag in a woman’s car without her knowledge. It is the latest example of someone allegedly using the technology inappropriately.
According to police, 43-year-old Joseph Gentile hid the Air Tag with duct tape in the trunk of the victim’s car.
Air Tags were designed as a way to track items, but have been used to track people.
According to police, Gentile was not allowed access to the victim’s car. He is charged with trespassing.