Dallas woman's AirTag leads police to stolen truck, alleged auto theft operation

NBC DFW, By Candace Sweat, October 28, 2025

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A Dallas woman’s use of modern tracking technology helped lead police to an alleged auto theft ring after her truck was stolen from her apartment complex.

Maria Pena said her truck was taken from her residence off Churchill Green Drive earlier this month — a theft she’s unfortunately experienced before. But this time, Pena had hidden an AirTag inside the vehicle.

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