So, my family and I arrived in Saint Martin last Sunday and decided to rent a car from Hertz on the Dutch side. Just a little while ago, my sister received a notification on her phone about an AirTag being in our vicinity. The strange thing is, none of us own an AirTag. We were near a police station, so we decided to stop by and ask for their help. We could clearly hear the AirTag beeping under the steering wheel or somewhere close to it, even though we couldn’t locate it visually.
The police suggested that we contact Hertz, but unfortunately, no one answered our call as it was quite late. Since our accommodation has a security guard on duty at all times, we informed them about the situation. Despite our best efforts, we couldn’t find the AirTag, although its beeping was audible. The police were sympathetic, but there wasn’t much they could do to assist us. However, the security guard took the matter seriously, which gave us some reassurance.
It seems that a similar incident occurred with two female travelers in the past, but information about it is scarce. Has anyone else experienced something like this before? We are concerned about our safety and want to make sure we are not in any danger. I wonder if Hertz could be involved, but wouldn’t they have their own GPS system instead of using an AirTag? My dad has always been meticulous about locking the car, so the idea of someone tampering with our rental vehicle is unsettling.
I recall reading a news story in the US where individuals rent cars, plant tracking devices, and later steal the vehicles. Could this be a similar situation? We plan to contact Hertz first thing in the morning, and if it turns out not to be them, which seems more likely, we will return the AirTag and hope that the authorities take the matter more seriously.
We attempted to deactivate the AirTag, but it required the device to be in close proximity to our phone, which we struggled with. With six people in our group, it seems unlikely that we are being targeted specifically rather than the car or its contents. Moreover, the house we are staying in is gated, providing an extra layer of security.
Hopefully, by addressing this issue promptly, we can ensure our safety and prevent any potential threats to our belongings and privacy. If anyone has any insights or advice on how to handle this situation, we would greatly appreciate it. It’s definitely been an unexpected and