Indistinguishable from Magic
A Radio Shack store in Chicago, Ill., was robbed by a man who tied up the clerks and got away with $17,000 worth of merchandise. Police had few leads until they got the list of stolen items — it included a GPS tracking device. Investigators simply activated the device remotely, went to the indicated location, and arrested Raymond Jefferson, 20, within two hours of the crime. (RC/Chicago Tribune) ...And authorities will know his exact location for the next 5–9 years.Original Publication Date: 06 May 2012
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
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