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AirPods used to track down stolen vehicle in St. Paul, police say

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man who allegedly stole a vehicle in St. Paul was found and taken into custody thanks to a pair of AirPods. 

St. Paul police say officers were called to a residence on the 600 block of St. Anthony Avenue for the report of a burglary. A man allegedly broke in, punched a resident, took the resident's car keys and drove off.

According to police, officers used a pair of AirPods inside the vehicle to track the man, who was driving west on Interstate 94.

The man abandoned the vehicle near Highway 280 and University Avenue following a pursuit. He then attempted to run, but officers were able to stop him and take him into custody. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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