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Orange resident tracks down stolen bicycle with AirTag – NBC Los Angeles
A Chapman University student was able to track down her stolen bike and retrieve it thanks to an Apple AirTag.
Orange resident Macy Friday said her bicycle was stolen from outside her home on Sunday. Unfortunately for the thief, she placed an AirTag on her bike, which allowed her to track the bicycle’s whereabouts.
“I know a lot of people in the area who have had their bikes stolen,” Friday said. “Some of my friends never got their bikes back and that’s because they didn’t have an AirTag and I’m glad that I did.”
After learning of the thief’s location, Friday contacted police and officers were able to find that individual within 15 minutes a mere two miles away. The film student ultimately credited her father’s thinking for the safe return of her property.
“My dad suggested that I put an AirTag on it because I’m, first of all, pretty prone to losing stuff,” she said.
Friday decided against pressing charges on the thief, but police said he was arrested on drug offenses. The department did not release his name.
“He gave us a fake name and he was in possession of a methamphetamine pipe,” said Lt. Phil McMullen, City of Orange Police Department. “He went to county jail.”
Lt. McMullen applauded Friday for calling the professionals to approach the suspect rather than do it herself. He encouraged the public to follow suit if they find themselves in a similar situation.
“One thing we want the people to know if you do have any type of GPS device and any sort of property, make sure you call the police department,” the lieutenant said. “Let them go out and do it. Don’t try to track down your property by yourself.”
“I want to thank Orange PD for getting on it and for getting my bike back safely,” Friday said. “If it wasn’t for them, I probably would have just gone out there myself and maybe put myself in danger, and I’m glad I didn’t do that.”
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Officer stabbed, suspected attacker dead outside police station in Santa Monica – NBC Los Angeles
A man was shot and killed after stabbing an officer Saturday outside the doors of a police station in Santa Monica.
At around 5:21 p.m., an officer in front of a police station was confronted by a man in his 30s who pulled out a knife on him and began attacking him unprovoked, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
The knife-wielding man slashed, stabbed the officer and continued to follow him as the officer attempted to retreat around the corner of the building.
The officer drew his weapon and opened fire. Santa Monica officers gave the suspect medical aid until the fire department arrived but succumbed to his injuries.
The injured officer was transported to a local hospital with serious stab wounds but is expected to survive, police said.
More information on the attacker was not immediately available.
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Officer stabbed, suspected attacker dead outside police station in Santa Monica – NBC Los Angeles
A man was shot and killed after stabbing an officer Saturday outside the doors of a police station in Santa Monica.
At around 5:21 p.m., an officer in front of a police station was confronted by a man in his 30s who pulled out a knife on him and began attacking him unprovoked, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
The knife-wielding man slashed, stabbed the officer and continued to follow him as the officer attempted to retreat around the corner of the building.
The officer drew his weapon and opened fire. Santa Monica officers gave the suspect medical aid until the fire department arrived but succumbed to his injuries.
The injured officer was transported to a local hospital with serious stab wounds but is expected to survive, police said.
More information on the attacker was not immediately available.
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WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday – NBC Los Angeles
Larry Schlesinger, a WWII Army veteran, celebrated his 103rd birthday Saturday surrounded by generations of family and friends, reflecting on over a century of life.
“It feels great to have all these people around me and my whole family going to all this trouble to celebrate my birthday,” said Schlesinger.
The centenarian enlisted in the Army in February of 1942, sailing on the Grey Ghost and the Queen Mary, which served as a troop ship in the war.
Proud of his Jewish heritage, Schlesinger joined the front lines in hopes of putting an end to antisemitism.
“You know at the end of World War Two I came home and thought that will be the end of it. Humanity has learned its lessons. We buried millions of people. We didn’t learn anything. We’ve been at constant war,” said Schlesinger.
The army veteran continues to stay up to date with the current Israel-Hamas war and called the unrest “disturbing.”
He said he never goes to bed without watching the news.
“We live life to enjoy it, stay informed, keep alert to the changes in politics of our country and the rest of the world,” said Schlesinger.
The veteran plans to exercise his American right in the upcoming November election by voting in person.
“We watched the political debates, we pay code attention to the key people involved. And we intend to make our voices heard,” said Schlesinger.
He credits staying interested in the world around him as one of the secrets to a long and healthy life.
“What’s going on in the world is terribly important. Maybe I won’t see if affects me tomorrow or the next day but it will certainly affect my children and grandchildren,” said Schlesinger.
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