I was in my cousin's wedding on Saturday and after the ceremony, the wedding party was taking pictures on the altar at the front of the church. While we were busy smiling for the photographer, someone came into the back of the church and stole two of the bridesmaids purses, with a cell phone, credit cards, and cash inside.
Immediately, I dialed 911 and explained what had happened. A police officer met us within minutes and asked some questions. I then realized we could try to use "Find My iPhone" to track where the phone was. The location was determined and the search was on. I stood with the officer and continued to update the location while the police officer updated the rest of his team on the robber's whereabouts. They ended up tracking down the vehicle and finding the purses. The robber ditched the iPhone at a gas station, and we used Find My iPhone to set off an alarm and found it on a shelf in the store.
The two bridesmaids ended up getting their belongings back within an hour or so, and we all couldn't have been happier. We proceeded to walk into the wedding reception to the song, "Bad Boys," and ended up with a crazy story to tell. Thankfully, it worked out for the best and we didn't let the terrible act ruin the day!
TGFT (Thank Goodness For Technology)
- Do you have a story where Find My iPhone came in handy for you?
- In what instances have you used it?
I look forward to reading your responses!
-LM
