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Video shows Howard County Police use drone thermal imaging to track down teen who stole vehicle

Updated on: April 17, 2024 / 7:20 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore

Howard County Police release video in vehicle theft

BALTIMORE -- A teen was arrested last week after crashing a stolen car and attempting to evade police in Columbia.

Footage released by the Howard County Police Department shows an officer checking the stolen vehicle for occupants before speaking with witnesses to try and find the suspect.

Police then launched a drone with thermal imaging in order to locate the teen.

Using the drone, police located the suspect near the crash site, sending units to his location.

The teen was arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft.

Vehicle Theft and Arrest
On April 9, police responded to a Columbia neighborhood for a vehicle collision. Witnesses reported seeing a male run from the vehicle, and officers quickly determined the vehicle was stolen. Coordination between patrol units and the use of a drone led police to the juvenile suspect, who was arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft. Excellent work by southern district patrol officers in this case!
Posted by Howard County Police Department on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Christian Olaniran

Christian Olaniran is a digital producer for CBS Baltimore, where he writes stories on diverse topics including politics, arts and culture. With a passion for storytelling and content creation, he produces engaging visual content for social media, and other platforms.

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