32-year-old woman stalked via Apple AirTag affixed to her vehicle leading to ex-boyfriend arrest in Pennsylvania

Summary

A 32-year-old woman discovered an Apple AirTag was attempting to connect to her iPhone while she was driving, prompting her to report the issue to police in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, on January 29, 2025. Troopers located the AirTag affixed to the rear passenger-side wheel well of her vehicle and later traced it to her ex-boyfriend, Danish Ali, 33, who had placed it there without her knowledge. Ali was arrested the same day and charged with criminal use of a communication facility, stalking, and harassment. During an interview, Ali admitted he placed the AirTag on the victim’s vehicle two days earlier to track her whereabouts. He was remanded to Indiana County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on February 11. Pennsylvania State Police provided guidance on how to report and respond to the unlawful use of tracking devices like AirTags.