A Sydney mother, Shauna Anderson, recently recounted her distressing experience of having her daughter’s e-bike stolen from their home on the city’s north shore. The bike, worth a considerable amount, was taken after the thieves allegedly used a scanner to open the garage door, according to the police. However, the story took a twist when Anderson, equipped with a hidden Apple AirTag in the bike, was able to track its location to a house 45 kilometres away.
During an interview on 2GB radio with Ben Fordham, Anderson described how, upon discovering the bike’s whereabouts via the AirTag on her phone, she promptly notified the authorities. Initially, police arrived at her residence and subsequently located the bike, but were unable to retrieve it. The resident at the address denied knowing anything about the bike, leading officers to leave without further action.
The following day, the bike was moved just a street away — prompting Anderson to contact the police again. This time, officers reported that no one answered the door. Frustrated, Anderson decided to take the matter into her own hands, driving past the house and likening her experience to a scene from a detective television show. Despite her efforts, the bike remains in that same location two weeks later, with the police stating there was little they could do as no one would engage with them.
Expressing her frustration, Anderson highlighted the risks involved, mentioning that the intruders had entered her home while she and her children were asleep. She voiced concerns about the potential for these criminals to have committed other crimes in the area and emphasised that the police have a responsibility to investigate further.
While acknowledging that law enforcement has other priorities, Anderson pointed out that she was essentially conducting detective work herself when this should be the police’s job. She also indicated that she felt uncomfortable confronting the individuals at the house, stating, “I shouldn’t be having to do the detective work… I am serving this on a platter.”
In response to the situation, New South Wales Police confirmed that the Mt Druitt Police Area Command is still actively investigating the case. Anderson’s experience underscores ongoing concerns about crime response and community safety in Sydney.