In a major breakthrough for asset recovery, ACT Policing have located and seized over $50,000 worth of stolen e-scooters and bicycles — all thanks to a small but powerful tracking device: the MagTag® Global MicroTracker.

Police executed a search warrant at a property in Canberra’s inner-south earlier this month after a local e-scooter owner reported their vehicle stolen. Unbeknownst to the thief, the scooter had been fitted with a discreet MagTag®, Australia’s trusted alternative to Apple AirTag.

The MagTag’s last known location, detected through Apple’s Find My network, was enough to give authorities a precise lead. When officers entered the premises, they discovered a cache of 15 stolen vehicles, including high-end electric bikes and scooters.

"This technology gave us the upper hand," a police spokesperson said. "The tracking information was accurate and allowed us to act swiftly. Without it, these thefts may have remained unsolved."

Not Just a Tracker — A Recovery Tool

The MagTag® Global MicroTracker works seamlessly with the Find My app on iPhones, giving users worldwide location access without requiring SIM cards, subscriptions, or monthly fees. With ultra-low power draw and now equipped with high-performance Maxell lithium batteries, MagTag devices can sit in standby for years and activate the moment they're needed.

The owner of the original scooter, who asked not to be named, said the MagTag "paid for itself ten times over" after leading police to their property — and inadvertently, to a much larger operation.

"I only installed it out of curiosity at first," they said. "Now I’ll never ride without one again."

Growing Vehicle Theft Concern

The ACT has seen a rise in scooter and e-bike thefts over the past 12 months. With vehicles often being stripped for parts or resold online, many owners are left with little hope of recovery. But incidents like this prove how a simple, silent tracker like MagTag® can turn the tables on thieves.

Police are now urging residents to consider installing such devices on high-risk assets, especially scooters, bikes, motorcycles, and even tool trailers.

Trusted by Thousands Across Australia

MagTag has rapidly grown into one of Australia’s most trusted personal tracking solutions, especially among those who demand reliable recovery without complex setup or subscriptions.