Rockford police use GPS to capture fleeing car theft suspect
Police were able to use a GPS tracking device to assist in tracking down a man who reportedly stole a car after the owner left it running and then attempted to evade pursuing officers.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police used vehicle tracking technology, a tire deflation system, and a K-9 in pursuit of two 15-year-old boys who stole a car in Rockford on Sunday. According to Rockford Police, officers with the department's Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) team spotted a reportedly stolen vehicle…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police used its new GPS tracking launchers to apprehend a suspect who fled from officers on two occasions. Around 10:05 p.m., police said officers with the Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) team spotted a vehicle that had previously fled from them. When they attempted…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 15-year-old car thief was pursued by Rockford Police Monday night and was captured using GPS tracking technology. According to police, officers with the Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) team were alerted to two auto thefts Monday afternoon. Around 5:15 p.m., officers spotted both stolen…