While Google provides its own tracking and anti-theft service through Android Device Manager, some users prefer third-party tools. One of these is Cerberus, a powerful and customizable anti-theft app that has been around for years. While in operation, it can completely hide any evidence that the phone is being tracked (even faking a shut-down), thus giving owners more time to get their stolen devices back.
The developer shared an email from Google on the app’s Google+ account, which states that Cerberus is in violation of the Play Store’s Malicious Behavior Policy.
Google demands Cerberus anti-theft app to be less stealthy was written by the awesome team at Android Police.