dduelin
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Last night my car outside in the driveway was rifled through by a thief. When I discovered it at 7 AM I figured the thief got only a few bucks in loose change and I blamed myself for not locking my car which I usually do. I did not report the crime to the police as a waste of their time and went on to work. Around 1:30 PM I went to use an iPad I use for work and discovered it missing, realizing I left in the car last night. Once again I kicked myself for leaving the car unlocked and the device in the car. After a few minutes I remembered to check "Find My iPad" on my phone. To my surprise the app showed it's map location about 15 miles away. An email came in with the street address. I disabled the iPad remotely and called a friend in the JSO, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and told him of the events. Shortly he called back and asked if I would met an officer near by. Sure I said and shortly met an officer at an agreed-upon location. She took the information and with another squad car they set out to knock on the door at that address. In due time JSO called me to tell me that my property had been recovered and there was so much evidence at the house they were able to make an arrest. About two hours later one of the JSO officers met me and gave me my iPad back. I know it's not always like this where the good guys nab the bad guy in a few hours but I'm still thankful and respectful of those that serve and protect - even if I did not get the property back I'd feel the same way after my encounter with the JSO.