Driver’s Apple AirPods help police track down missing Mercedes

South Simcoe police cruiser is pictured in Bradford, Ont. on Tues., Sept. 2, 2025.

Thanks to a pair of Apple AirPods, one lucky Mercedes owner was able to track down their missing vehicle.

On the afternoon of Sept. 10, South Simcoe Police received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of County Road 88 in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

The grey 2018 Mercedes MS6 had been reported stolen earlier that morning from Sudbury.

Officials say the vehicle contained a pair of Apple AirPods, which allowed the owner to track the vehicle’s location and provide live updates to responding officers.

Police spotted the vehicle parked near Line 9 in Bradford. While observing the Mercedes, they pointed out a man sitting in the driver’s seat who appeared to be sleeping.

After investigating, officers determined that the Mercedes had been stolen, and the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued in New Brunswick.

As a result, an 18-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick was arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen goods over $5,000, and failure to comply with a judicial release order.

He was held pending a bail hearing.