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Google Maps used to track down GPS units on farms

草榴社区 said they were concerned how Google Maps made them 'easy targets' for criminals to track down equipment

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Suffolk Constabulary said it believed criminals were using Google Maps to track down GPS units on farms to then steal
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Suffolk Constabulary said it believed criminals were using Google Maps to track down GPS units on farms to then steal

Criminals are using Google Maps to track down GPS systems on farm, with farmers urged to check their equipment is not visible and ask for it to be blurred if possible. Suffolk Police said it had good...

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