Jhelum Police Recover British Influencer Lord Miles’ Lost AirPods Tracked from Dubai

ISLAMABAD – In a remarkable case of digital sleuthing and international cooperation, Jhelum police have recovered a pair of AirPods belonging to British social media influencer Miles Routledge — widely known as “Lord Miles” — nearly a year after they were lost in Dubai.

The influencer had accidentally left his AirPods in a Dubai hotel and activated the “Lost Mode” feature on his iPhone. Over time, the device’s signal revealed a surprising journey: the AirPods had traveled from the UAE to Kala Gujran, a locality on the outskirts of Jhelum, Pakistan.

Intrigued by the continuous signal — often pinging from near a local restaurant — and without contacts in Pakistan, Miles took to social media. He began posting updates and tagging Jhelum Police, mobilizing his online following in the hopes of recovering his missing device.

District Police Officer (DPO) Jhelum, Tariq Aziz Sindhu, personally took interest in the unusual case. Under his orders, local authorities launched an investigation focusing on residents with ties to Dubai. Their efforts narrowed down the search to four individuals, one of whom was currently in Pakistan visiting family.

Upon questioning, the man admitted to owning the AirPods but claimed he had unknowingly bought them from an Indian national in Dubai. He was cooperative, and the AirPods were successfully retrieved.

When contacted, Miles chose to personally travel to Pakistan to retrieve the device and document the experience for his audience. Expecting a dramatic police operation, he tweeted, “I’m going to get a police officer and storm the area, get back my AirPods and film it all. Don’t like thieves.”

However, upon arrival, he discovered the case had already been resolved. Instead of a raid, he was treated to a meal by the police and praised their swift action. In a televised statement, he commended the Jhelum Police, saying they had achieved what “Scotland Yard in London would not do for a British citizen like me.”

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Miles also emphasized that the original theft was committed by an Indian national, not a Pakistani, and later claimed that the individual had been arrested in Dubai on theft charges. He has since used his platform to criticize Indian nationals over the incident, sparking debate online.

The story, blending international crime-solving with social media activism, has captivated users across platforms, highlighting both the reach of digital tracking tools and the growing role of local authorities in global narratives.