Crime & Safety
South Whitehall Police: iPhone App Finds Woman Who Stole Phone
Watch out if you're planning to steal an iPhone because there's an app that can find you.
South Whitehall Police were called to LA Fitness Dec. 17 by David Orinski, who said his iPhone had been stolen.
After using the Find my iPhone app, Orinski said it led him to a home at 1160 Overlook Road. The phone was then shut down remotely.
Police report Danielle Gehringer, 31, lives at 1160 Overlook Road, is a member of LA Fitness and was present at the gym when the phone was taken Dec. 16 between 2:20 and 2:45 p.m.
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Police said Gehringer admitted to taking possession of the phone and had it in her bedroom. The phone was recovered and returned to Orinski.
A summons was sent for her to appear before Magisterial District Judge Jacob Hammond.
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A summons does not indicate a conviction.
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