A smartphone app is being credited with helping police locate a stolen laptop.New York State Police say they arrested and charged 38-year-old Shawn McGregor, of Norfolk, with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.Police say the laptop’s owner was able to track the computer through an app installed on the owner’s smartphone. The laptop was recovered from McGregor’s home.McGregor, according to police, was identified by Wal-Mart staff in Malone as having shoplifted numerous items, including a television, a few hours prior to his arrested. Charges are pending.

A smartphone app is being credited with helping police locate a stolen laptop.

New York State Police say they arrested and charged 38-year-old Shawn McGregor, of Norfolk, with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.


Police say the laptop’s owner was able to track the computer through an app installed on the owner’s smartphone. The laptop was recovered from McGregor’s home.

McGregor, according to police, was identified by Wal-Mart staff in Malone as having shoplifted numerous items, including a television, a few hours prior to his arrested. Charges are pending.