DOCUMENT: Stupid, Crime

Cops: Man Used GPS Tracker To "Run Into" Woman

Chipotle worker, 22, had years-ago brief fling with victim

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GPS Tracker Bust

JANUARY 15--In an apparent effort to rekindle a years-ago sexual relationship, a Florida Man hid a GPS tracker on the car of a female victim in an attempt to engineer a chance for him to coincidentally “run into” her, according to a criminal complaint.

Investigators allege that Tyler Michael Strack, a 22-year-old Chipotle worker, purchased a Cube brand tracker from Best Buy and installed the device on the woman’s auto.

The victim discovered the tracking device last year and contacted police. Using a series of subpoenas, investigators linked Strack to the item’s purchase and to an email address “provided upon purchase of the Cube tracker.”

Asked about Strack, the victim told cops that she had “a brief sexual relationship” with him “several years ago which ended with no further substantial contact.”

During police questioning, Strack reportedly admitted purchasing the tracker and “installing the device on the victim’s vehicle at her residence in an attempt to ‘run into’ the victim.”

Seen above, Strack was arrested yesterday on a felony charge and booked into the county jail. The Clearwater resident was released from custody this morning after posting $5000 bond.

According to court records, Strack has only been previously cited for traffic infractions like careless driving, operating a vehicle without insurance, and driving a car with an expired registration. (1 page)