Most iPhone 4 owners know better than to put their precious devices down in an area where they can be easily stolen. With that said, iPhone 4 users seldom have the option of keeping their devices on hand while going through airports and government buildings. One Minnesota residents recently learned that sometimes thieves hang out in plain sight. As Kris Brown went through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport she instantly realized that she had misplaced her iPhone. After going through the lost and found, the staff was not able to help Brown locate her phone. After chalking it up to a loss, Brown’s son used a GPS service to track down the iPhone. Amazingly, he was able to pinpoint it’s location and he alerted the local authorities.
When the police showed up at Haiphong Le’s door, they quickly found the stolen iPhone and booked him on a charge of misdemeanor theft. This is not the first time that Le has been accused of stealing property from the airport, but the truly baffling part is that he is a long-time employee. Almost three year ago, another traveler’s items were stolen and Le was considered a prime suspect. Without having any concrete evidence the police were unable to charge him. Hopefully now that there is undeniable proof that Le is in fact a crook, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will ensure that he is never able to steal another iPhone again. Brown was able to get her iPhone back, but most victims are not able to recover their stolen iPhones.