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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Lifestyle
Frank Kummer

EXPLAINED: Philadelphians are fighting brazen bike theft with technology and their own wits - The Real Truth

PHILADELPHIA — Lajuane Stewart’s bikes over the years have been his economic engine to deliver Grubhub and Uber Eats, so he is rightfully incensed whenever one gets stolen — which has been more often than he can recall.

Two years ago, he purchased a new, expensive electric bike as a replacement to help with his 100-mile rounds. This time, he mounted an Apple AirTag GPS device under the seat — a small device that helped him track, surprise, and confront two thieves caught in the act.

“I have to keep track of the bike,” Stewart said. “If I don’t have it, I’m not making money.”

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