A family in Atlanta, Georgia, had a harrowing experience when their car and pet dog were stolen by a thief on Thursday, October 21. Fortunately, they were able to recover their car with the help of an AirTag, a device that can track its location using Apple’s Find My network. However, their dog, named Coco, is still missing and they are desperately searching for him.
How AirTag Helped Them Find Their Car
The family had parked their car outside a restaurant in Buckhead, a neighborhood in Atlanta, around 8 p.m. on Thursday. They left their dog Coco, a 10-year-old Maltese mix, inside the car with the windows cracked open. They also had an AirTag attached to their car keys, which they left in the ignition.
When they returned to the parking lot after having dinner, they were shocked to find that their car and Coco were gone. They immediately checked their iPhone and saw that the AirTag was showing the location of their car on a map. They followed the signal and drove to a nearby gas station, where they spotted their car.
They called 911 and waited for the police to arrive. The police officers approached the car and found the suspect inside. They arrested him and returned the car to the family.
But Where Is Coco?
The family was relieved to get their car back, but they were devastated to learn that Coco was not in the car. They asked the suspect where he had left the dog, but he claimed that he did not know anything about it.
The family suspects that the thief either sold or abandoned Coco somewhere along the way. They have been searching for him ever since, posting flyers and contacting animal shelters and rescue groups. They have also created a Facebook page called “Help Find Coco” to spread the word.
They are offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who can help them find Coco or provide any information about his whereabouts. They are hoping that someone will recognize him and contact them.
Coco is described as a white Maltese mix with brown spots on his ears and back. He weighs about 15 pounds and has a microchip implanted in him. He is very friendly and loves people.
How AirTag Works
AirTag is a small device that can be attached to any item and tracked using Apple’s Find My network. It uses Bluetooth technology to communicate with nearby Apple devices, such as iPhones and iPads, which relay its location to the owner.
AirTag can also emit a sound when activated by the owner or when it detects that it is moving with an unknown person. It can also display a message on the screen of any iPhone that scans it with NFC (near-field communication), such as a phone number or an email address of the owner.
AirTag was launched by Apple in April 2021 and costs $29 for one or $99 for four. It has been praised for its usefulness and simplicity, but also criticized for its potential privacy and security risks.
The family in Atlanta is grateful for AirTag for helping them recover their stolen car, but they are still heartbroken over losing their beloved dog Coco. They are hoping that someone will come forward with any information that can lead them to him. They are also urging other pet owners to be careful and not leave their animals unattended in cars.
