Tracking device in iPad leads Norwood police to suspected burglars

NORWOOD, Ohio - Three suspects in an Indiana burglary are behind bars after Norwood police say they located them using a tracking device inside an allegedly stolen iPad.

Lydia Ramirez, 31, Marvin Ramirez, 23, and Marjorie Reed, 29, all from Cincinnati, were arrested Friday and charged with possession of stolen property. Both Lydia and Marvin Ramirez will face additional charges in Indiana. Reed’s involvement in the burglary is still under investigation.

On Monday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of a reported burglary at a home located on Holland Road in Brookville, Ind. around 3 p.m. The victim of the crime provided police with a detailed list of items that were stolen from her property, including an iPad. Using a tracking device inside the tablet, the victim was able to track the stolen property to Norwood, Ohio, the day of the crime and proceeded to contact police officials in the area, according to the Norwood Police Department.

Using the same tracking tools, Lt. Lou Pauly with the Norwood Police Department says officers located and pulled over a Chrysler van on the Norwood Lateral on Friday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, deputies uncovered several items that were taken during the burglary while searching the vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department says additional suspects could be charged. If convicted, the suspects could receive up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

All three suspects were in the Hamilton County Justice Center Friday evening. Lydia and Marvin Ramirez are awaiting extradition to Franklin County, Ind.