Police recovered items stolen in a burglary on the day the crime was reported, thanks to tracking software on a stolen tablet.
The iPad and other property were taken by thieves who broke into a house in Downend over the weekend Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August.
The burglary was discovered and reported to police on the Sunday, and later the same night we recovered the property in nearby Kingswood. Neighbourhood PC James Rochford said:
“Tracking apps can be installed for free on your laptop, tablet or smart phone. They’re available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. This incident shows that it’s worth a minute of your time to download them."
He added: “We also recommend registering your property on www.immobilise.com, a free national property database and marking it with your name and postcode. This all deters thieves, because it means the rightful owner can be identified and property proved to be stolen.”
The iPad and other property were taken by thieves who broke into a house in Downend over the weekend Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August.
The burglary was discovered and reported to police on the Sunday, and later the same night we recovered the property in nearby Kingswood. Neighbourhood PC James Rochford said:
“Tracking apps can be installed for free on your laptop, tablet or smart phone. They’re available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. This incident shows that it’s worth a minute of your time to download them."
He added: “We also recommend registering your property on www.immobilise.com, a free national property database and marking it with your name and postcode. This all deters thieves, because it means the rightful owner can be identified and property proved to be stolen.”
