When he opened the tracking application on his phone, he saw that the second earbud was active and moving, indicating that it was with the thief. (Image: Canva)
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News1815-12-2025, 12:05

Stolen Earbud Helps Bengaluru Police Nab Thief in 11 Hours

  • Bengaluru police tracked a thief using a stolen earbud's live location, leading to an arrest within 11 hours.
  • The theft occurred at a Lakkasandra paying guest accommodation, with items including a laptop, phones, and an Apple AirPod stolen.
  • Victims tracked one of their AirPods, enabling police to follow its movement from Lakkasandra to Ram Nagar.
  • Raghava, 24, was arrested in Ram Nagar, and all stolen items were recovered, along with property from other thefts.
  • The accused implicated his brother, Ramesh, in planning the thefts and handling stolen goods, with an ongoing investigation.

Why It Matters: Stolen earbud tracking shows how technology helps police solve crimes fast.

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