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BBC News
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Stolen motorbikes worth £350k found at Tilbury thanks to tracker
Police discovered about 20 motorbikes inside a shipping container thanks to a tracking Metropolitan Police said the haul at Tilbury docks in Essex, believed to have been stolen, was worth about £350, Taylor, the founder of the tracker company, told the BBC he was "absolutely elated" when the collection was said they were trying to trace the vehicle owners. Mr Taylor explained that his company, BikeTrac, had been tracing one bike for several weeks that had been stolen from Richmond in south-west was not expecting police to find more bikes at Tilbury on 21 May."When we started 15 years ago, the average recovery rate in the industry was about 40%... now it's over a 90% chance of getting your bike back if you've got a tracker on it."A Met Police spokesperson said no arrests had been made. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Gizmodo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Gizmodo
Forget Garmin, Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker Hits Year's Lowest Price Right Before Memorial Day
If you've been eyeing a fitness tracker for some time to boost your routines and that seamlessly blends health insights with smart features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the definitive choice for you. This high-end, classy device offers comprehensive health monitoring, built-in GPS, and integration with tons of Google apps, all wrapped in a stylish Porcelain design. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, walking a few steps at a time, the Fitbit Charge 6 provides all the tools you might ever need to stay on track. See at Amazon For a limited time only, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker is available for just $119.45, down from its original price of $159.95. That's a 25% discount on one of Fitbit's most advanced and elegant trackers. This deal also includes a 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, offering personalized insights designed to help you in your journey, guided programs, and much more to elevate your health and fitness experience to the next level. Tune in And Move to Your Beat The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker stands out from its competitors with its ability to monitor heart rate directly on compatible exercise equipment, which ensures the most accurate readings possible during either hard workouts or taking a quick, speedy walk. With over 40 different exercise modes, a built-in GPS, and daily readiness scores, it learns your routine and adapts to your fitness level, rhythm, and goals. This incredible device also tracks your sleep patterns, detects possible apneas, stress levels, and offers mindfulness sessions to support your overall well-being. Designed for all-day wear and regular everyday use, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker boasts a solid 7-day battery life and is water-resistant, making it suitable for various activities and weather conditions. Its integration with several Google apps like Google Maps and Google Wallet adds a lot of convenience, allowing you to navigate and make payments freely, directly from your wrist. The included small and large bands ensure a comfortable fit for most wrist sizes. At only $119.45, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker offers an exceptional value for those seeking a comprehensive fitness tracker without the need to break the bank. With a 25% discount from its original $159.95, and a 6-month Premium membership included, this deal provides both savings and enhanced features to support your health journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in your well-being. Head to Amazon right now to take advantage of this amazing offer while it lasts. See at Amazon
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Father whose £13,000 Range Rover was stolen from Essex finds it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania
A father-of-three whose Range Rover was stolen from his driveway was 'gob-smacked' to see a tracker on the car two months later placing it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania. James Munday, 44, said he had expected never to see the £13,000 2014 Range Rover Vogue again after thieves used an electronic 'key' to open it outside his house in South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford, Essex last November. 'I'd been working on my boat late at night', said James, who operates boats in the River Crouch near his home. 'I parked up as I always do and went to bed. When I got up, the car wasn't there, but we could see really grainy images of the lights flashing on our CCTV camera. 'I had bought a few Apple Air Tags and put them in some of the family cars and pieces of luggage and when I looked at the tag for that car, it was disabled just at the time of the theft, around 6am. 'I later found out that was a security feature of the tag after women were having them placed in their bags at nightclubs, allowing someone to follow them home. Now you get a message on your phone telling you there's a tag in the near vicinity and you can disable it remotely. I reported it to the police but there wasn't much they could do, so I filed an insurance claim and eventually got the money. ' It wasn't until two months later in February that James idly checked the tag on his computer and to his astonishment, saw that it had somehow reactivated. 'I was absolutely gob-smacked, just staring at the screen in disbelief,' he told MailOnline in an exclusive interview. 'I could see that in the intervening couple of months, the car had gone through the Suez Canal, down the Red Sea and into the Indian Ocean, crossing the Equator and ending up at the docks in [Tanzanian capital] Dar-Es-Salam. 'I called my wife Claire and said 'you remember when you climbed Mount Kilimanjaro? Well, my car's pretty much ended up there!' Ever since February, James has kept a close eye on the car, and remarkably, the AirTag is still working. 'It's moved a bit, but I think it's now somewhere near a car dealership. As I've been paid by the insurers, it's not really my car any more anyway, but I'm still amazed that anyone went to all that trouble for a car that wasn't worth that much in the first place.' A tracker on the car two months later placing it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania After a few months, James posted a screenshot of his car's journey on a Facebook group called the Dull Men's Club – and was inundated with replies and interest. 'There were all kinds of people commenting and a few approaches from the media,' he said. 'I'd been a member for a few years, but had never posted on there before. Usually it's people trying to outdo themselves with the dullness of their posts, but I thought they would be interested in mine. 'Then after a few hours, the post disappeared, so maybe it wasn't dull enough for the club!' One aspect of the theft which does still rankle with him though, is a hat he left on the back seat, which has sentimental value. 'I bought it as part of a matching pair with my dad,' he said. 'It was a 1922 Bailey flat cap, and I'd like to be reunited with it, and I can't imagine anyone wearing one in Tanzania, so I'd like that back if possible!'
