1 / 10Apple's AirTag is proving to be a very useful object as the device helps people find their lost or stolen items2 / 10One such incident also happened with Beatriz Spaltemberg and her husband, William Lacerda, who resided in the Netherlands.3 / 10They experienced a fortunate turn of events when an AirTag system aided in the recovery of their stolen bicycle.4 / 10Lacerda, concerned by the escalating incidence of bike thefts in the area, took a proactive step by equipping each of their bicycles with an AirTag.5 / 10This decision proved pivotal in the unfolding events. In a twist of fate, despite the couple's precautionary measures, they still lost one of their bicycles.6 / 10Spaltemberg, adhering to her usual routine, left her bike outside a gym. Tragically, she forgot to pick up her key, which provided an opportunity for a thief to seize the bike. “When she left [the gym] an hour or so later, the bike was gone,” Lacerda told 9to5Mac.7 / 10Swiftly responding to the situation, Spaltemberg utilized Apple's Find My app, enabling her to monitor the bike's location on a real-time basis.8 / 10Recognizing the urgency, the couple promptly contacted the local authorities to report the incident, with accurate information about the bike's whereabouts.9 / 10The stolen bicycle was precisely situated where the Find My app had indicated. The couple provided evidence to the authorities, confirming the bike as Spaltemberg's possession. 10 / 10The thief, it appeared, had locked the bike to a lamppost, further affirming its authenticity. But, the perpetrator was not there at the scene, so the police is trying to identify the thief by reviewing footage from street cameras.