Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A vintage Porsche 911 SC stolen in Genk was recovered within 20 minutes in Riemst, due to an AirTag hidden in the car, according to local police.
However, the automobile was found in Kanne (Riemst) only twenty minutes later because Peter had concealed multiple AirTags in it.
“There’s damage to the car, but we’re especially relieved that it was found,”
says Peter. Police suspect a professional gang is behind the theft.
According to Het Belang van Limburg, the owner verified the theft to VRT NWS on Friday night while Peter and his wife were dining in the heart of Genk, Belgium.
The 1978 Porsche 911 SC that the couple had parked on Dieplaan was gone when they got back from the restaurant two hours later.
“It’s our dream car, and it had an estimated value of around €65,000,”
Peter begins.
“When we parked it, my wife was a bit wary of leaving it there, and that fear turned out to be justified. But luckily, there were several trackers in the car. I had hidden the AirTags very well there because I wanted to prevent theft.”
Peter used the trackers to determine that the Porsche had stopped in Lanaken. He called the cops right away.
He noticed the car was parked in Kanne, Riemst, by the time we arrived at the Genk office to make a statement. They reported this right away. After that, the police moved swiftly, calling the Riemst police department, and our car was found 20 minutes later. Regretfully, there was some damage: the dashboard and the interior were both damaged, and the side window was broken.
The vehicle was removed for forensic analysis. The criminals were nowhere to be seen.
According to Genk police, it’s highly unusual for a stolen car to be recovered so quickly. “We do have technology to track stolen vehicles, but this time it’s been exceptionally fast. That’s thanks to the trackers, of course. They’ve been a great help,” said the CARMA police zone.
Peter is relieved that the Porsche was found.
“Without those AirTags, I undoubtedly would never have found my car again. I’m very happy. We’re car enthusiasts, and it hurts when your prized possession is stolen. I’m learning a lesson from this: I’m going to install a steering lock, and from now on, I always want to have a clear view of my car when I go out to eat.”
Peter suspects he’s dealing with a gang of thieves specializing in car theft.
“They knew exactly what they were doing. When they stopped in Lanaken, they threw our key ring—also with a tracker—out of the car and installed fake license plates. Those were also classic car plates, so we suspect it was a gang of car thieves. Fortunately, the police recovered everything.”
Dirk Claes, chief of the Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst police zone, also suspects that a gang of thieves is active. He confirms that an investigation into the theft is underway.
“It’s very clever of those people to put multiple trackers in the car. Unfortunately, we often see expensive cars being stolen in this region
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14 responses to “AirTag Helps Police Recover Stolen Porsche in 20 Minutes”
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A vintage Porsche snatched quicker than a Belgian at an all-you-can-eat frites bar, but who knew AirTags would be the real MVP? Maybe next time, Peter should just park it in a museum—less hassle! 😏🚗💨
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Honestly, who needs an insurance policy when you’ve got a hidden AirTag? Just a cheeky little gadget saving the day faster than you can say, “Where’s my Porsche?” 😂
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Look at that, 20 minutes to recover a stolen Porsche thanks to an AirTag! Who would’ve thought hiding multiple trackers would turn out to be the best car security measure since the invention of the steering lock? 😂🚗💨
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A vintage Porsche, eh? Well, nothing screams ‘I’ve made it’ quite like hiding AirTags in your pride and joy – just in case the thieves aren’t quite as clever as you think. 😂
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Oh, brilliant strategy, hiding multiple AirTags! Next time, maybe just leave a welcome mat for the thieves, eh? 😂🚗💨
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So, who knew that hiding AirTags like Easter eggs could turn a stolen Porsche recovery into a game of hide and seek? 🎉 Just another day in Belgium, where you can track your dreams right back to the thieves! 🍻
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Oh sure, because nothing says “I trust my neighborhood” like hiding multiple AirTags in your vintage Porsche just to outsmart the thieves! 🤦♂️ Next, he’ll be wearing a tinfoil hat to dinner! 🍽️
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Clever move by Peter hiding all those AirTags, eh? Who needs a bodyguard when you’ve got a tiny gadget that can play hide and seek better than most criminals in Belgium! 😂🚗💨
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Only in Belgium do we have thieves who can’t resist a vintage Porsche but are apparently no match for a little tech. Bravo, Peter, next time just hire a valet to keep them at bay! 😂🚗💨
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Just when you thought vintage Porsches were the ultimate status symbol, it turns out a sneaky AirTag is the real hero here—who knew your car’s best mate would be a glorified keychain? 🕵️♂️💼
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Gotta love how a fancy Porsche turned into a hot potato, only to be found quicker than my last tax return! Must’ve been a fun dinner for Peter and his missus, eh? 🍷🚗
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Talk about a quick recovery! Who knew a little gadget could turn you into a car detective faster than you can say “Porsches are for show-offs”? 😂
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Just when you think owning a vintage Porsche is a luxury, you find out it doubles as a hide-and-seek game with thieves. 🤷♂️ Who knew a couple of AirTags could turn a classic car into a mobile GPS treasure hunt? 🚗💨
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Quite the inventive thief, hiding multiple AirTags in a vintage Porsche—who knew being a criminal could require such creativity? 🤔 But hey, at least Peter got his car back faster than a Belgian train arrives late! 🚂💨
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